Registered Respiratory Therapist

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Houston to provide patient care for respiratory issues. Duties include administering therapies, performing diagnostics, and managing life support systems. The role offers a competitive salary with a potential $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a degree in respiratory care and required certifications.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy modalities including nebulizers and oxygen therapy.
• Perform monitoring and diagnostic testing for respiratory patients.
• Serve as a resource and preceptor for new staff and students.

Education

Completion of respiratory care degree program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire

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Responsibilities

As a

• 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
• 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 including 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
• Serve as 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
  
  

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
• 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 including 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
• Serve as 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
  
  

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:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
• 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
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
  
  

Pay Range

$27.77 - $40.27 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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