Respiratory Therapist

Provident Behavioral Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in an acute care setting.

You will manage ventilators, analyze arterial blood gases, respond to rapid responses and codes, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal patient care. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Ability to operate ventilators and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in an acute care setting.
• Manage ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Respond to rapid response and code situations promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal patient care.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory treatments.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and accurate documentation standards.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Ventilator operation

ABG interpretation

Communication & teamwork

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Eligible for licensure

Job description

Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in an acute care setting.
• Manage ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Respond to rapid response and code situations promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal patient care.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory treatments.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and accurate documentation standards.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence and continuous learning.

Qualifications And Skills

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Ability to operate ventilators and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and infection control protocols.