Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Mental Health Association of Rochester; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Educational assistance

Family benefits

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) to assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include operating respiratory devices, analyzing ABGs, following physician orders, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Current Texas license.
• NBRC credential (RRT or CRT).
• BLS certification.
• ACLS within 90 days.
• PALS/NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate respiratory devices
• Provide emergency interventions
• Analyze arterial blood gases
• Follow physician orders
• Monitor patient responses
• Collaborate with healthcare team

Skills

Respiratory therapy modalities

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Current Texas license

NBRC credential (RRT or CRT)

BLS certification

ACLS within 90 days

PALS/NRP preferred

Job description

Role:

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with pulmonary disorders.

Key Duties:

• Operate respiratory devices
• Provide emergency interventions
• Analyze arterial blood gases
• Follow physician orders
• Monitor patient responses
• Collaborate with healthcare team

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Current Texas license
• NBRC credential (RRT or CRT)
• BLS certification
• ACLS within 90 days
• PALS/NRP preferred

Skills:

• Proficiency in respiratory therapy modalities
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Patient assessment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Wellbeing support
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans with matching
• Educational assistance
• Additional family and insurance benefits

Join a recognized healthcare facility dedicated to excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.