Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston, TX is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for a night shift on a full-time basis. You will participate in patient rounds, support burn and orthopedic care plans, and contribute to research opportunities. The role offers opportunities for advancement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, an RT license in Texas, CRT certification, and 2+ years of ICU or pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in the state of practice.
• CRT certification is preferred; RRT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary respiratory care to patients from admission to discharge.
• Communicate patient and department information with the care team.
• Document patient data following policy and procedures.
• Ensure safe operation and infection control for equipment.

Skills

RT license

CRT

ICU experience

Pediatric care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

## Respiratory TherapistApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Galveston, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100272**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description**The Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our burn and orthopaedic patients. You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families. Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.Hours: This night shift position will work 12-hour shift with rotating weekends and holidays. **Key Responsibilities:*** Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order* Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)* Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines* Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas**Required Qualifications:*** Associate Respiratory Therapy* RT license in state of practice* CRT**Preferred Qualifications:*** 2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting* 2 Year Pediatric experience* RRTCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.