Licensed RRT — Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy, manage ventilators and life-support equipment, and conduct routine patient assessments. The role includes invasive procedures such as ABGs and assisting with intubation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas RRT license, have completed an accredited respiratory program, and maintain BLS and ACLS; PALS/NRP within six months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas as an RRT.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Program and eligibility through the NBRC.
• Current BLS, ACLS, with PALS/NRP within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain and ensure operability of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and life-support devices.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessments.
• Perform invasive procedures such as ABGs and assist with intubation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited respiratory program completion

Texas RRT license

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

PALS/NRP within 6 months

Job description

South Texas Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy, manage ventilators and life-support equipment, and conduct routine patient assessments. The role includes invasive procedures such as ABGs and assisting with intubation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas RRT license, have completed an accredited respiratory program, and maintain BLS and ACLS; PALS/NRP within six months of hire is required.