Registered Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients with respiratory issues at St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital. The role involves administering treatments, conducting diagnostic evaluations, and ensuring patient support during respiratory therapies. Join a dedicated team delivering compassionate care in Northwest Houston.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas.
• BLS/ACLS/NRP and/or PALS may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Administering therapy modalities and medical gas therapy.
• Performing physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing.
• Managing life support systems and performing specialized procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy modalities administration

Diagnostic testing

Ventilation therapy

Education

Completion of respiratory care degree program

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides 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.

1. 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

2. Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2).

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

Qualifications

Required:

*Completion of respiratory care degree program

*Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Licensed
Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas (RCP)
*Based on location assignment may also require BLS/ACLS/NRP and
or PALS

Overview

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics.