Registered Respiratory Therapist

CHI; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 41,465 - 68,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized cardiopulmonary care. In this role, you'll manage treatments and ensure the well-being of patients with breathing issues. Successful candidates will have a strong background in respiratory therapy, critical thinking skills, and the ability to perform complex medical procedures. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $30.10 to $49.66 per hour and relocation assistance of up to $5,000 if eligible.

Qualifications

• Completion of Respiratory Care degree program.
• RCP (TX) certification required.
• BLS-CPR within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy modalities including nebulizer and medical gas therapy.
• Perform ventilation therapies and maintain life support systems.
• Conduct physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing.

Skills

Medical gas therapy

Ventilation therapies

Physiological monitoring

Critical thinking

Education

Respiratory Care degree

RRT Certification

Tools

ABG puncture

Pulmonary function testing

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem‑solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy
• Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium‑Oxygen Therapy (HeO2)
• Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems
• Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment
• Performs specialized procedures which include but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000 if eligible.

Job Requirements

• Completion of Respiratory Care degree program
• RCP (TX)
• RRT Certification
• BLS-CPR - Within 14 days of hire
• ACLS - Within 6 months of hire

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Pay Range

$30.10 - $49.66 /hour