Respiratory Therapist - Nights in Houston

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

403b retirement plan

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

School loan reimbursement

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and advanced respiratory care, including arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, and ventilator management, across adult and neonatal units.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with physicians, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: CRT; RRT preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP/CPFT/RPFT/RS... listed certifications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures and administers gases, meds, and aerosols.
• Performs patient assessment and reads ABG results and chest X-rays as indicated.
• Communicates with physicians and staff; documents in medical records.
• Maintains safety, efficiency, and quality of care in department.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

ABG interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and advanced respiratory care, including arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, and ventilator management, across adult and neonatal units.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with physicians, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality in a busy hospital setting.