Respiratory Therapist

UT Health East Texas; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Pittsburg, TX is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across the hospital.

You will provide technical and clinical respiratory care, stay current with developments, and perform services including ventilatory support, aerosolized medications, oxygen setup, and bedside pulmonary testing, while upholding high professional standards.

The role offers exposure to a busy facility and opportunities for ongoing education in a people-first environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program.
• Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
• Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
• Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
• Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.

Job description

Overview

Join our team for a PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Pittsburg, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health Pittsburg offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, a sleep lab, swing bed care, 16 physician offices, and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness facility.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
• Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
• Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
• Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program.
• Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.