RRT FT Nights

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Free counseling and referral services

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance and loan support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients in routine care and critical situations. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, managing ventilation, and supporting patient education. This role offers mentorship and access to advanced technology.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree and relevant certifications. The position provides comprehensive benefits for medical, dental, and wellness support, along with a robust retirement plan and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Acquire Neonate Resuscitate within 30 days of employment start date.
• Hold (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• Possess (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner license.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused exams and breath sound interpretation.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy and provide oxygen support.
• Manage ventilation and assist with airway placement.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Maintain respiratory equipment according to standards.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Neonate Resuscitate

Ability to manage ventilation and airways

Patient education and support

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (NBRC‑RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• (RRT/RCP‑State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree

No Travel Required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.