Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Ventilation

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established cardiopulmonary care team in Bryan, TX. You will deliver therapies, monitor patients, and support ventilation management in routine and emergent situations.

Responsibilities include administering HHN/MDI, oxygen/HeO2 therapy, ABG and PFT testing, and specialized procedures, with a focus on patient safety and precise documentation in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license for TX is required.
• RRT credential is preferred.
• CPR (BLS) within 14 days of hire; ACLS and PALS within 6 months.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy modalities including handheld nebulizer, HHN/MDI, IPV, CPT, and Pentamidine therapies.
• Administer medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen (HeO2).
• Perform ventilation therapies (non-invasive and invasive) and transport ventilator patients for procedures.
• Conduct physiological monitoring and diagnostic tests (ABG, PFTs, capnography, pulse oximetry, sleep apnea assessment).
• Carry out specialized procedures (CPR, bronchial lavage, airway care) and potential Pulmonary Function Lab duties.
• Document all patient care accurately in the departmental documentation system.

Skills

RRT

BLS CPR

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associates in Respiratory Therapy

TX Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

St. Joseph Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established cardiopulmonary care team in Bryan, TX. You will deliver therapies, monitor patients, and support ventilation management in routine and emergent situations.

Responsibilities include administering HHN/MDI, oxygen/HeO2 therapy, ABG and PFT testing, and specialized procedures, with a focus on patient safety and precise documentation in a busy clinical setting.