Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for diverse patient populations during day shifts. You will assess, plan, and deliver respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, perform diagnostic testing, and respond to emergencies in collaboration with nurses and physicians.

RRTs educate patients and families on treatment plans, ensure accurate documentation, and follow evidence-based protocols and safety standards in a learning-focused

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the United States.
• Experience delivering and adjusting respiratory therapies and ventilator support.
• Ability to educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Commitment to documentation accuracy and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilators and monitor patient responses.
• Perform diagnostic respiratory testing as needed.
• Respond rapidly to respiratory emergencies in collaboration with the care team.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and follow‑up.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation of care.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory therapies

Patient education

Documentation

Job description

Join HCA Healthcare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, providing high-quality respiratory care to diverse patient populations during day shifts. You will assess, plan, and deliver respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, perform diagnostic testing, and respond to respiratory emergencies in collaboration with nurses and physicians. RRTs educate patients and families on treatment plans, ensure accurate documentation, and follow evidence‑based protocols and safety standards. At HCA Healthcare, you’ll work in a supportive, learning‑focused environment with opportunities for growth, innovation, and meaningful impact on patient outcomes and community health.