Respiratory Therapist

Aura Health; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across all patient ages, from infants to adults, in critical care settings such as ICU and ER. The role involves administering oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and aerosolized medications, and performing assessments to adjust treatments.

Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist License is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications are preferred for NICU assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across all patient ages, from infants to adults.
• Administer oxygen therapy and manage ventilators.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and perform regular assessments.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and conditions.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Equipment operation

Emergency response

Education

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Registered Respiratory Therapist License

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification

NRP

S.T.A.B.L.E.

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care across all patient age groups, from infants to adults. The role involves administering oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and aerosolized medications, as well as performing assessments to evaluate and adjust treatments. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members is essential to develop personalized care plans. The therapist educates patients and families on managing respiratory conditions and responds swiftly to emergencies in critical care settings such as ICU and ER. Maintaining equipment and accurate documentation of treatments and patient responses are key responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist License
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Additional certifications like NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. for NICU assigned therapists

Key Attributes

• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to operate and maintain respiratory equipment
• Comfort handling emergency situations