Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Webster, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal through geriatric patients. The role includes ventilator management, airway care, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

Requires NBRC-credentialed RRT and Texas license; BLS and ACLS certification are required. Pediatric advanced life support or neonatal resuscitation program may be required by area.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory care needs of patients.
• Administer, monitor, and wean mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Rapid decision making

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Webster, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal through geriatric patients. The role includes ventilator management, airway care, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

Requires NBRC-credentialed RRT and Texas license; BLS and ACLS certification are required. Pediatric advanced life support or neonatal resuscitation program may be required by area.