Full-Time Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Discounts

Legal counseling

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to deliver comprehensive respiratory care under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor. You may perform arterial blood gas analyses, ECGs, and pulmonary function testing, with potential for extended hours or on-call duties to ensure patient care.

Qualified candidates will have a AMA-approved program for CRT or RRT, CPR/ACLS certs, and Texas HB licensing steps in progress.

Qualifications

• AMA approved program for Respiratory Technician (CRT) or a 2 year AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a respiratory therapy department Preferred
• Must be a Certified Eligible Respiratory Technician or Certified Respiratory Technician and obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate (CRT) or Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist and obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate in accordance with the Texas Department of Health (RRT).
• Current CPR and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association for the healthcare provider upon hire; PALS and NRP from the American Heart Association for the healthcare provider certifications required within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care per standards.
• Perform basic and intensive respiratory procedures, ABG, ECG, and pulmonary function testing.
• Possibly work extended hours or on call to ensure patient care.
• Work under supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor.

Skills

CRT program

RRT program

1 year experience

CPR/ACLS

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Technician program

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to deliver comprehensive respiratory care under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor. You may perform arterial blood gas analyses, ECGs, and pulmonary function testing, with potential for extended hours or on-call duties to ensure patient care.

Qualified candidates will have a AMA-approved program for CRT or RRT, CPR/ACLS certs, and Texas HB licensing steps in progress.