Respiratory Therapist

Health Marketing; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across adult, neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients in a hospital setting. You will perform assessments, deliver therapies, document results, and ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

Candidate must hold state licensure as an RCP, be an RRT, and obtain BLS within 30 days of hire. This on-site position is based in Big Spring, TX, and emphasizes teamwork and quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program; a Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy is preferred.
• Must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the state and a Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition via inspection, auscultation, and review of medical records and laboratory data.
• Collaborate with physicians to discuss patient care, explain therapy responses, and perform appropriate respiratory procedures promptly.
• Complete thorough documentation and communicate vital information to the healthcare team.
• Ensure equipment is functioning correctly, troubleshoot issues, and perform quality control.
• Participate in clinical instruction for allied health students and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Quality control

Clinical instruction

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

This role involves providing respiratory therapy to patients across various age groups, including adult, geriatric, neonatal, and pediatric populations.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate clinical competencies, assess patient condition through inspection, auscultation, and review of medical records and laboratory data. Collaborate with physicians to discuss patient care, explain therapy responses, and perform appropriate respiratory procedures promptly. Complete thorough documentation and communicate vital information to the healthcare team. Ensure equipment is functioning correctly, troubleshoot issues, and perform quality control. Participate in clinical instruction for allied health students and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program; a Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy is preferred. Must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the state and a Registered Respiratory Therapist license. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.