Registered Respiratory Therapist

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional care to patients with respiratory issues, utilizing advanced therapy modalities and performing critical diagnostic evaluations. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package to ensure your well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that is committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Completion of a respiratory care degree program is required.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with respiratory problems including treatment and management.
• Administer therapy modalities and perform diagnostic evaluations.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Physiological Monitoring

Diagnostic Testing

CPR

Education

Respiratory Care Degree

Tools

Medical Gas Therapy

Ventilation Therapy Equipment

Documentation Systems

Job description

Overview

POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR $5K SIGN-ON BONUS.*

*Terms and conditions apply

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.

CHI St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

1. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
2. Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
3. Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
4. Flexible spending accounts
5. Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
7. Paid Time Off (PTO)
8. Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
9. Matching Retirement Programs
10. Wellness Programs

Responsibilities

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will provide care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems. This care includes treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

• 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. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities.
• Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2).
• Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures.
• Performing 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.
• Performing specialized procedures which include but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography.
• Documenting all patient care accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system.
• Serving as a resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students.
• May serve as charge therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of respiratory care degree program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas Medical Board (RCP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire date.