Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiovascular Care

Northshore Home Health Care; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a cardiovascular-focused role in Pflugerville, TX. The position involves direct patient care, ventilator management, ABG analysis, and post-procedure support in a specialized setting.

The incumbent will collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing staff, applying advanced respiratory technology while pursuing ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) required.
• Experience with ventilator management and respiratory diagnostics.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and manage ventilators and airways.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer therapies for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Support code responses, rapid interventions, and post-procedure care.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing staff.
• Utilize advanced respiratory technology and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Job description

Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist in a specialized cardiovascular setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and manage ventilators and airways.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer therapies for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Support code responses, rapid interventions, and post-procedure care.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing staff.
• Utilize advanced respiratory technology and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Experience with ventilator management and respiratory diagnostics.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and patient-centered care.