CRT Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Patient Care

Longview Regional Medical Center; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders. You will assess patients, monitor responses, and implement individualized plans to support respiratory function and recovery while ensuring accurate documentation and safety.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen, aerosol therapies, ventilator management, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• CRT certification required.
• Strong clinical communication with care teams and families.
• Experience with ventilator settings and airway management helpful.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapies per physician orders and protocols.
• Assess patients and monitor response to treatment.
• Administer medications and perform chest physiotherapy as ordered.
• Manage ventilator settings and ensure patient safety.
• Document treatments and patient responses clearly in EMR.
• Adhere to identification protocols and PPE guidelines.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Ventilator management

EMR documentation

Infection control

Patient assessment

Pharmacologic therapies

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders. You will assess patients, monitor responses, and implement individualized plans to support respiratory function and recovery while ensuring accurate documentation and safety.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen, aerosol therapies, ventilator management, and adherence to infection control protocols.