Respiratory Therapist

Aura Health; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Texas to provide comprehensive respiratory care, including assessments, ventilator management, and ABG interpretation. You will implement physician orders, document electronically, and educate patients and families on respiratory conditions.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adherence to safety standards are essential. The role requires strong clinical data interpretation, adaptability to fluctuating patient volumes, and effective

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary conditions and respiratory therapy procedures.
• Ability to perform assessments, manage equipment, and interpret clinical data.
• Strong documentation skills and understanding of regulatory standards.
• Effective communication skills for patient and team interactions.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor oxygen and aerosol therapies
• Manage ventilators and conduct arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation
• Implement physician-ordered treatment plans and document care electronically
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Adapt to fluctuating patient volumes, especially during seasonal peaks

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Equipment management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor oxygen and aerosol therapies
• Manage ventilators and conduct arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation
• Implement physician-ordered treatment plans and document care electronically
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Adapt to fluctuating patient volumes, especially during seasonal peaks

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary conditions and respiratory therapy procedures
• Ability to perform assessments, manage equipment, and interpret clinical data
• Strong documentation skills and understanding of regulatory standards
• Effective communication skills for patient and team interactions
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment