Respiratory Therapist

Stand Together Ventures Lab; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Together Ventures Lab seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care for patients from infants to adults. You will administer oxygen, manage ventilators, and deliver aerosolized medications, while assessing and adjusting therapies.

Collaboration with the medical team is essential to develop individualized care plans. The role includes patient education, rapid response to emergencies in ICU/ER, and maintaining equipment with accurate documentation of treatments and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Texas license required by state regulatory body.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license required for practice.
• BLS certification required for all patient care.
• NRP and STABLE certifications preferred for NICU assignments.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications as prescribed.
• Manage ventilator settings and monitor patient responses.
• Perform assessments to evaluate and adjust therapies across ages.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team on care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Respond to emergencies in ICU and ER and document treatments.

Skills

Graduate RT program

Communication & teamwork

Equipment operation & maintenance

Assessment & critical thinking

Education

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Registered Respiratory Therapist License

BLS Certification

NRP and STABLE NICU certifications

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