Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Transport Services Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver quality respiratory care during fixed wing and ground transports for neonatal, pediatric, maternal, and adult congenital heart patients. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the healthcare team, and adherence to Texas scope-of-practice guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy with 3 years of critical care experience in pediatric or neonatal

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Preferred associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum 3 years critical care experience in pediatric or neonatal ICU or Pediatric Emergency Center in a Level 1 trauma center.
• Licenses listed in the qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide respiratory care to critically ill patients during transport (neonates, pediatrics, adults).
• Demonstrate critical thinking to evaluate respiratory status and provide interventions during transport.
• Assess and recommend optimal respiratory support including oxygen devices, nebulized therapies, airway adjuncts and non‑invasive ventilation.
• Establish and maintain artificial airways during transport.
• Collaborate with health care team to maximize patient outcomes.
• Determine parameters for mechanical ventilation and monitor via blood gas, ETCO2 and pulse oximetry.
• Perform advanced skills and procedures as indicated and assist transport RN.
• Provide care under medical control and within TX state policies and scope.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient care records and communicate with medical control.
• Respond to scenes emergencies and participate in disaster response.

Skills

Critical care experience

Family-centered care

Education

Technical diploma Respiratory Therapy

Associate's degree Respiratory Therapy

Tools

RCP - Lic- Respiratory Care - RCP by the Texas Medical Board

BLS - Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association

RRT-NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric RRT

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

RRT CERT - Respiratory Therapist Certification

C-NPT - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Certification

Job description

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Transport Services Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver quality respiratory care during fixed wing and ground transports for neonatal, pediatric, maternal, and adult congenital heart patients. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the healthcare team, and adherence to Texas scope-of-practice guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy with 3 years of critical care experience in pediatric or neonatal