Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time Day Shift

HCA Houston Healthcare; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across all age groups in a hospital setting. You will evaluate outcomes, adjust plans, and collaborate with physicians and the health care team to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires appropriate ACLS/BCLS/PALS certifications within specified timeframes and state-credentialed therapist certification (RRT/RCP or NBRC credentials).

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Certification as Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner or NBRC credentials required as listed

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care therapies to all age groups in all hospital areas.
• Applies modalities and evaluates outcomes, adjusting care plan as needed.
• Identifies problems, plans tasks, and communicates changes to staff/physician.
• Ensures delivery of cardiopulmonary care per policy.
• Maintains productivity and efficient staffing through workload management.
• Provides shift reports to team and participates in case management.
• Assists with admission referrals and care level decisions.
• Contributes to cost containment through prudent use of supplies and charges.
• Coordinates patient care and discharge planning with healthcare team.
• Maintains professional relationships and supports department objectives.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Team communication

Policy adherence

Education

RRT/RCP-State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

NBRC-CRT or NBRC-RRT

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across all age groups in a hospital setting. You will evaluate outcomes, adjust plans, and collaborate with physicians and the health care team to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires appropriate ACLS/BCLS/PALS certifications within specified timeframes and state-credentialed therapist certification (RRT/RCP or NBRC credentials).