Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Webster, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist with an Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited program. No experience is required.

You will provide comprehensive respiratory care for diverse patient groups under physician orders and department protocols. Credential as RRT, Texas license, and BLS/ACLS are required; pediatric advanced life support may be needed in certain units.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• No minimum experience required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients per physician orders and protocols.
• Perform ventilator management, airway management, and participate in emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to plan care.
• Assess respiratory needs, transport patients, and document care in the medical record.
• Train and evaluate students and new employees; participate in rounds and patient education.

Skills

Acute care

Education

Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Webster, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist with an Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited program. No experience is required.

You will provide comprehensive respiratory care for diverse patient groups under physician orders and department protocols. Credential as RRT, Texas license, and BLS/ACLS are required; pediatric advanced life support may be needed in certain units.