CRT Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Support

HCA Houston Healthcare West; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare West Seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to assess and deliver comprehensive respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients. You will manage bronchodilators, oxygen therapy, and ventilator support under supervision, ensuring safety and adherence to orders.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, maintaining devices and procedures, and preventing infection while applying ABG analysis and airway management techniques as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NBRC-CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, assesses, and evaluates respiratory therapy including bronchodilators, chest PT, oxygen therapy, and ventilator care.
• Verifies and signs all new orders for respiratory care.
• Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and respiratory status.
• Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary support as ordered.
• Prevents contamination and transfer of infection.
• Operates ventilation equipment and ensures safe use of respiratory gases and humidification.
• Performs airway maintenance including endotracheal and tracheotomy care.
• Assists in arterial blood gas analysis and specimen collection.
• Uses techniques to aid secretion clearance (hydration, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, suctioning).
• Extubation procedures and post-extubation care are performed as required.
• Monitors safety and equipment operation, addressing hazards.

Education

NBRC-CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare West Seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to assess and deliver comprehensive respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients. You will manage bronchodilators, oxygen therapy, and ventilator support under supervision, ensuring safety and adherence to orders.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, maintaining devices and procedures, and preventing infection while applying ABG analysis and airway management techniques as needed.