Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Support & Growth

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, Texas, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care with access to advanced respiratory technology and mentorship from RT leaders.

You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care in varied settings. Travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Respiratory care program credential and related degree/certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and interpret breath sounds to determine interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen, aerosols, and airway clearance techniques.
• Manage ventilation and airway support, including invasive and noninvasive ventilation as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate with physicians and staff to stabilize patients.
• Ensure equipment readiness, cleaning, and infection-control compliance.

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Associate/Bachelor/Certificate in Respiratory Care

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, Texas, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care with access to advanced respiratory technology and mentorship from RT leaders.

You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care in varied settings. Travel is not required.