Respiratory Therapist (NIGHTS)

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory therapy services to patients under supervision, adhering to department standards of care.

Qualified candidates must be NBRC registered, Texas-licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners, and hold unit-specific certifications (e.g., BLS, CPI).

Qualifications

• Must be registered through the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Certification per unit specific competency (e.g. BLS, CPI).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients in accordance with established standards of care and department policies.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Education

NBRC registration

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Unit-specific certifications (e.g., BLS, CPI)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Department Director and the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services to patients in accordance with accepted respiratory therapy practices and established Departmental and Hospital standards of care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

1. To qualify for this position, the candidate must be registered through the National Board of Respiratory Care.
2. Candidates must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
3. Certification per unit specific competency (i.e. BLS, CPI, etc.).