Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Airway

Proforma Health; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care in emergency, critical care, and acute settings. You will assess patients’ respiratory status, deliver chest therapies, manage airways and ventilation, and support safe, effective care.

You'll educate patients and families, maintain respiratory equipment, and uphold infection control and safety standards while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory assessment, therapies, and ventilation.
• Ability to manage acute and critical respiratory conditions with sound judgment.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to equipment maintenance, infection control, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interpret respiratory needs to guide care.
• Administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory treatments.
• Manage airways and provide ventilation support as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and instructions.
• Maintain respiratory equipment, ensure proper function, and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilation management

Airway management

Patient education

Job description

Proforma Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care in emergency, critical care, and acute settings. You will assess patients’ respiratory status, deliver chest therapies, manage airways and ventilation, and support safe, effective care.

You'll educate patients and families, maintain respiratory equipment, and uphold infection control and safety standards while collaborating with the care team.