Respiratory Therapist – LTAC Ventilation & Trach Care

Sweetwater Care; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Abilene, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for our Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit. You will provide ventilator management, tracheostomy care, weaning support, and patient/family education to patients with prolonged illnesses.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred) and current RRT licensure. ACLS and BLS certifications are expected; LTAC or similar hospital experience highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• RRT licensure or equivalent.
• ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA).
• Experience in ventilator and trach care (LTAC or similar) preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate/monitor mechanical ventilation (invasive & non-invasive)
• Manage tracheostomies and artificial airways
• Administer respiratory treatments (meds, aerosol, chest physio, suctioning)
• Perform ABGs, pulse oximetry, and pulmonary function tests
• Educate patients and families on care and safety
• Document care, maintain equipment, follow protocols & infection control

Skills

Strong assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

RRT licensure or equivalent

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Abilene, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for our Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit. You will provide ventilator management, tracheostomy care, weaning support, and patient/family education to patients with prolonged illnesses.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred) and current RRT licensure. ACLS and BLS certifications are expected; LTAC or similar hospital experience highly preferred.