Respiratory Care Practitioner - ADC Respiratory Care Services (Causal up to 19hrs.)(Days)(7a- 7p)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Angleton is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care services across all age groups. This role includes performing advanced procedures such as ventilator and airway management and participating in emergency response activities.

The ideal candidate should hold an Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited program and have the RRT credential by the NBRC. Experience in acute care is preferred. This position promises a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams and opportunities for further certifications.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive respiratory care services as per physician orders.
• Performs advanced procedures including ventilator and airway management.
• Exercises clinical judgment while collaborating with healthcare teams.

Skills

Advanced respiratory care procedures

Ventilator management

Airway management

Emergency response collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, and departmental policies. Performs advanced respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway management, and participation in emergency response activities. Exercises clinical judgment within the scope of licensure and credentialing while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. This classification is maintained for incumbent employees credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapists.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• No minimum experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acute or critical care.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required by assigned clinical area within defined timeframe.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Angleton

Work Locations

Angleton Danbury Hospital