Respiratory Therapist

The VIOS Clinic; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care to adults, geriatrics, neonates, and pediatrics. You will collect and review clinical data, including blood gas values and radiology reports, and collaborate with physicians on care plans.

You will document findings accurately, communicate with the care team, inspect and troubleshoot equipment, and participate in student instruction. Texas licensure, RRT registration, and BLS within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• Texas licensure required; RRT registration preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred; accredited program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert respiratory therapy to adults, geriatrics, neonates and pediatrics.
• Collect and evaluate clinical data including blood gases and radiology reports; discuss care with physicians.
• Document findings accurately, communicate with the healthcare team, and troubleshoot equipment; participate in student instruction.

Skills

Texas licensure

RRT registration

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy (preferred)

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program (required)

Job description

Job Summary
This role involves providing expert respiratory therapy to diverse patient populations, including adults, geriatrics, neonates, and pediatrics. The therapist collects and evaluates clinical data through inspection, auscultation, and review of medical records, blood gas values, and radiology reports. They collaborate with physicians to discuss patient care and make recommendations, explain therapy responses, and perform necessary respiratory procedures promptly and according to standards. The position requires accurate documentation, effective communication with healthcare team members, and equipment inspection and troubleshooting. Additionally, the therapist participates in clinical instruction for allied health students and performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Summary
This role involves providing expert respiratory therapy to diverse patient populations, including adults, geriatrics, neonates, and pediatrics. The therapist collects and evaluates clinical data through inspection, auscultation, and review of medical records, blood gas values, and radiology reports. They collaborate with physicians to discuss patient care and make recommendations, explain therapy responses, and perform necessary respiratory procedures promptly and according to standards. The position requires accurate documentation, effective communication with healthcare team members, and equipment inspection and troubleshooting. Additionally, the therapist participates in clinical instruction for allied health students and performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program; a Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy is preferred.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas and registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within thirty days of employment.