Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Weaning

Kindred; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care. You will monitor ventilation, perform ABG sampling, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient and family education, and participation in rounds. Licensure as an RCP and BCLS/ACLS are required; CRT/RRT is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program is required.
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program is required.
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire is required; ACLS/BCLS are required; CRT/RRT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care procedures per department policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain documentation and charge capture for respiratory care services.
• Verify and initiate physician orders for respiratory care.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment and ensure proper infection control.
• Manage oxygen delivery, ventilation support and airway management as ordered.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and wean patients from ventilators per protocol.
• Educate patients and families; participate in rounds and handoffs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis response

Patient care

English proficiency

Education

Postsecondary respiratory therapy program (cert/diploma)

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care. You will monitor ventilation, perform ABG sampling, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient and family education, and participation in rounds. Licensure as an RCP and BCLS/ACLS are required; CRT/RRT is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX.