Float PRN Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift

Townsen Memorial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

You will perform lab-related tasks, participate in rounds, educate patients, manage inventory, and ensure safety and quality in care delivery. Certification and Texas licensure are required; BLS/ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved associate’s degree certification/registry program.
• Graduate of an AMA approved bachelor’s degree in respiratory care.
• NBRC credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Texas (active).
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in critical and non-critical care.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care treatments per physician orders and guidelines.
• Documents patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in medical records.
• Reviews orders, initiates protocols, participates in rounds.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and team members to coordinate care.
• Educates patients and families on therapies, equipment, and self-care techniques.
• Cleans and maintains respiratory and laboratory equipment; performs minor adjustments.
• Performs laboratory testing with quality checks and calibrations of analyzers.
• Verifies lab orders and results; requests re-draws when needed.
• Assists in orienting new staff and provides ongoing training on therapies.
• Supports inventory management and notifies when supplies are low.
• Promotes patient safety through proper identification, documentation, and error prevention.
• Attends meetings and communicates issues to management.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient documentation

Equipment maintenance

Lab testing & quality checks

Interdisciplinary communication

Staff training

Inventory management

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Texas Licensed Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

You will perform lab-related tasks, participate in rounds, educate patients, manage inventory, and ensure safety and quality in care delivery. Certification and Texas licensure are required; BLS/ACLS/PALS preferred.