Respiratory Care Practitioner

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) to assess patients, deliver therapies, manage ventilators, and respond to emergencies. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to tailor care plans and educate patients while documenting treatments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care in busy acute settings.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required.
• Strong clinical assessment and respiratory management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in acute and critical care environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess cardiopulmonary status and deliver respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance procedures.
• Manage ventilators and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and adjust patient care plans.
• Provide patient education and ensure accurate documentation of treatments and procedures.
• Participate in a team committed to compassionate, evidence-based care and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

RRT

Clinical assessment

Respiratory management

Acute/critical care

Communication

Teamwork

Professional development

Patient-centered care

Job description

Role: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Responsibilities

• Assess cardiopulmonary status and deliver respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance procedures.
• Manage ventilators and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and adjust patient care plans.
• Provide patient education and ensure accurate documentation of treatments and procedures.
• Participate in a team committed to compassionate, evidence-based care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT).
• Strong clinical assessment and respiratory management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in acute and critical care environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and patient-centered care.