Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Lumera Healthcare Group; Temple (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Lumera Healthcare Group is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders, including a mobile transport role for high-risk patients.

Requirements: degree in Respiratory Therapy, state license (RRT/CRT), NBRC certification, BLS and ACLS, and experience in acute care/ICU. We offer a $15K sign-on bonus for full-time day shifts.

Formación

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from anaccredited program.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) as required bystate regulations.
• Certification by NBRC preferred or required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Strongcritical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in acute care, ICU, or emergency settingspreferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions
• Administer oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and aerosol medications
• Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care, equipment use, and disease management
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all safety and infection control standards
• Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper function and safety
• Provide patient care in a mobile environment to high-risk patients during transport and coordinate transfers

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Clinical skills

Educación

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT)

NBRC certification

BLS and ACLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Your work matters — and where you work should too. At Lumera Healthcare Group, we connect clinical and allied professionals with flexible, well-matched opportunities nationwide. Whether you're looking to travel, pick up extra shifts, or secure something long-term, our recruiters focus on your career, not just the next placement.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionateRespiratory Therapistto join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions
• Administer oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and aerosol medications
• Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care, equipment use, and disease management
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all safety and infection control standards
• Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper function and safety

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Transport, provides patient care in a mobile environment to high-risk patients and their families being transported. The Respiratory Therapist, Transport acts as a hospital-wide resource for establishing and maintaining a high-quality standard of care for the neonatal and pediatric transport population. Accountable for organizing, implementing, and coordinating patient care as directed by the Physician for the purpose of stabilization of the transfer to a tertiary or Special Care Center

Requirements

• 1. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from anaccredited program.
• 2. Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) as required bystate regulations.
• 3. Certification by NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)preferred or required.
• 4. BLSand ACLS certification required.
• 5. Strongcritical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• 6. Experience in acute care, ICU, or emergency settingspreferred.

Benefits

$15K Sign On Bonus Shift FT Day/12 hr. shifts