PRN Respiratory Therapist – Acute Care & ARU

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center provides long-term acute care and an Acute Rehabilitation Unit focused on complex medical needs and recovery. This role administers respiratory care per physician orders, monitors ventilation, assesses patients, and participates in rounds with the multidisciplinary team.

The respiratory therapist will document procedures, manage ABG sampling, and support emergent airway management while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must have a respiratory therapy credential from an accredited program (Required) or an Associate’s Degree in respiratory therapy (Required).
• Licenses/Certifications include RCP upon hire (Required) and ACLS/BCLS per facility policy.
• Experience in acute hospital settings and ability to work under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per hospital policies and protocols.
• Document procedures and ensure accurate charge capture and care plans.
• Verify and initiate physician orders for respiratory therapy.
• Operate ventilators and oxygen delivery devices; monitor patient status.
• Assist in airway management, suctioning, intubation support, and weaning per protocol.
• Collaborate with the care team and participate in rounds and training.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Postsecondary Certificate/Diploma in Respiratory Therapy

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

ABG analysis equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center provides long-term acute care and an Acute Rehabilitation Unit focused on complex medical needs and recovery. This role administers respiratory care per physician orders, monitors ventilation, assesses patients, and participates in rounds with the multidisciplinary team.

The respiratory therapist will document procedures, manage ABG sampling, and support emergent airway management while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize