PRN Respiratory Therapist: Impact in Acute Care

HCA-Houston-Healthcar; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN opportunities. This role supports the hospital's comprehensive respiratory care services within a Level II Trauma Center, offering opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation and airway care, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 6 months of start date
• BCLS within 30 days of start date
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist or (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status through focused exams, breath sounds, and airway patency; determine need for interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy including oxygen, aerosols, airway clearance, and other treatments across care settings.
• Managing ventilation and airway care, including invasive/noninvasive ventilation and patient monitoring.
• Educating patients and families, acting as a resource to the care team, and assisting with stability during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety, ensuring readiness and sanitation per infection-prevention standards.

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN opportunities. This role supports the hospital's comprehensive respiratory care services within a Level II Trauma Center, offering opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation and airway care, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.