Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Ventilators

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures, maintain ventilator and life support equipment, and provide patient assessments. The role includes some invasive procedures such as ABGs and assisting with intubation, with a focus on patient care quality and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include Texas RRT license or eligibility, current BLS and ACLS, PALS and NRP within six months, and

Qualifications

• Texas license to perform Respiratory Care; RRT eligibility.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications; NBRC eligibility.
• High School diploma or GED required and accredited respiratory program completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain respiratory equipment; ensure ventilators and life support devices are operable.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessments; perform ABGs and assist with intubation.

Skills

Texas license (RRT)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Respiratory care experience

Education

High School diploma

Accredited Respiratory Program completion

Job description

South Texas Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures, maintain ventilator and life support equipment, and provide patient assessments. The role includes some invasive procedures such as ABGs and assisting with intubation, with a focus on patient care quality and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include Texas RRT license or eligibility, current BLS and ACLS, PALS and NRP within six months, and