Registered Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Care

CHI; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering cardiopulmonary care. You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, and provide oxygen and external ventilation support as part of coordinated patient treatment.

Candidates must complete a respiratory care degree, be a TX RCP and RRT, with BLS and ACLS in required timeframes. The role emphasizes urgent thinking, calm under pressure, and dedication to patient

Qualifications

• Completion of respiratory care degree program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• BLS CPR certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies and medications.
• Manage ventilation therapies and ventilator support.
• Perform monitoring and diagnostic testing.
• Document patient care accurately.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Urgent decision making

Education

Respiratory Care degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS CPR

ACLS

Tools

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy equipment

Job description

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering cardiopulmonary care. You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, and provide oxygen and external ventilation support as part of coordinated patient treatment.

Candidates must complete a respiratory care degree, be a TX RCP and RRT, with BLS and ACLS in required timeframes. The role emphasizes urgent thinking, calm under pressure, and dedication to patient