Registered Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Pulmonary Care

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care.

You will administer a range of therapies, including nebulizers, oxygen, and ventilation support, and apply critical thinking to develop and execute care plans in routine and emergent situations. Your responsibilities include monitoring, diagnostics, and procedures such as ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, PFTs, and capnography,

Qualifications

• Completion of respiratory care degree program.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• BLS/CPR within 14 days.
• ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapies such as HHN, HHN/MDI, IPV, CPT, and Pentamidine.
• Provide medical gas therapy including oxygen and HeO2.
• Perform ventilation therapies and manage life support systems.
• Conduct physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing (ABG puncture, PFTs, capnography, pulse oximetry).
• Document care in the department systems.

Skills

CPR

ACLS

Education

Respiratory care degree

RRT credential

Job description

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care.

You will administer a range of therapies, including nebulizers, oxygen, and ventilation support, and apply critical thinking to develop and execute care plans in routine and emergent situations. Your responsibilities include monitoring, diagnostics, and procedures such as ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, PFTs, and capnography,