Respiratory Therapist

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Plans

2 Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Plans

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) with 2-year vesting

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Townsen Memorial Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the Day Shift. The role provides comprehensive respiratory care, lab support, and patient education across all ages.

You will document, calibrate analyzers, participate in rounds, and ensure equipment readiness to support patient safety and outcomes. Requirements include an AMA-approved degree, NBRC RRT, Texas license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent respiratory care credential per AMA standards.
• Licensed Texas Respiratory Therapist with active, unencumbered status.
• NBRC RRT credential is required or in process depending on policy.
• CPR/BLS and advanced life support certifications are required.
• Experience in hospital respiratory care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care therapies and procedures per physician orders.
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and participate in patient rounds.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and team members to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and equipment use.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory and laboratory equipment.
• Perform lab testing including quality checks and calibrations.
• Verify lab orders, handle specimen re-draws when needed.
• Assist in staff orientation and ongoing training; support inventory needs.
• Promote patient safety and report issues; participate in meetings.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary anatomy

Respiratory care modalities

Pharmacology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

AMA approved associate degree or registry program

AMA approved bachelor’s degree in respiratory care

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Texas Respiratory Therapist license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

1 year clinical experience in critical/non-critical care

Job description

Townsen Memorial is hiring for a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist Day Shift at our Houston TX 77072 location!

SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care therapies, procedures, and laboratory support to patients of all age groups across the hospital. This role delivers safe and effective patient care in accordance with physician orders and protocols, ensures proper use and maintenance of respiratory equipment, performs lab-related tasks such as analyzer quality checks and calibrations, and collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides respiratory care treatments and procedures per physician orders, policies, and guidelines.
• Accurately documents patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Reviews physician orders, initiates respiratory protocols, and participates in rounds to support the patient care plan.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory therapies, equipment, and self-care techniques.
• Cleans, maintains, and performs minor adjustments on respiratory and laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Performs laboratory testing for inpatient, outpatient, and acute care patients, including quality checks, calibrations, and routine maintenance of analyzers.
• Verifies lab orders and results, requesting re-draws for inappropriate or incorrect specimens. Assists in orienting new staff and provides ongoing training on therapies, procedures, and modalities.
• Supports inventory management, notifying staff when supplies need replenishment.
• Promotes patient safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors.
• Communicates with management regarding problems, concerns, training needs, and attends assigned meetings.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology, disease states, infection control, pharmacology, and respiratory care modalities.
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and special procedures, validated through competency demonstrations.
• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and rehabilitation principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in patient care and documentation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for patient and team interactions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain organized systems and records that support efficient patient flow.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an A.M.A approved associate’s degree certification/registry program OR;
• Graduate of an A.M.A. approved bachelor’s degree program in respiratory care
• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of Texas; License must remain active and unencumbered while employed One (1) year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Townsen Memorial Hospitalis an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Please visit our website for more information: https://townsenhospital.com

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.