Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues, utilizing advanced diagnostic evaluations and therapies. Your expertise will contribute to the well-being of the community served by a leading healthcare provider. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will administer therapies and perform critical monitoring, ensuring the highest standards of respiratory health. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will be recognized.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory care program required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapies including nebulizers and medical gas therapies.
• Perform physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Evaluations

Therapy Administration

Physiological Monitoring

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Hand held Nebulizer

Medical Gas Therapies

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist Reg

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory problems.

Every day you will provide diagnostic evaluations for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

The Woodlands Hospital is a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders.

CHI St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.

Responsibilities

• Administering therapies including Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), and Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities.
• Administer medical gas therapies.
• Perform physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role you must have:

• Associate’s Degree from a respiratory care degree program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas (RCP).
• BLS, ACLS, NRP Certification Required (NRP within first 30 days of employment).