Respiratory Therapist — Nights with Flexible Scheduling

Surgery Partners, Inc; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Discounts through Perks

Family atmosphere

Free CEUs via Cornerstone

Job summary

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team for the night shift. You will provide pulmonary care for inpatients and outpatients, administer therapies, and assist with critical procedures in a hospital setting.

The role requires Texas licensure in Respiratory Care, BLS certification (ACLS preferred), and 3–5 years of clinical experience. Join a physician-owned environment focused on quality outcomes and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and licensed by the state of Texas in Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• 3–5 years combined clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary care for inpatients and outpatients 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Administer therapeutic medical gases, delivering aerosol therapy, administering prescribed pharmacological medications, and evaluating and reporting the effectiveness of the prescribed therapy to the physician, as well as other health care workers.
• Assist with procedures used for long and short-term continuous ventilation, airway management, pulmonary postural drainage or chest physiotherapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic testing techniques i.e.: Pulmonary Function testing/Bronchoscopies/EKG/ABG/Exercise and Nocturnal oximetry studies.
• Assist with the patient’s oronasal and/or tracheal suctioning.
• Keep adequate and accurate records of the patient’s therapy and other department records as required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit, possessing the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements. Providing the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s department’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies initially and annually.

Skills

Respiratory Care Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Preferred

Education

Texas Respiratory Care License

Job description

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team for the night shift. You will provide pulmonary care for inpatients and outpatients, administer therapies, and assist with critical procedures in a hospital setting.

The role requires Texas licensure in Respiratory Care, BLS certification (ACLS preferred), and 3–5 years of clinical experience. Join a physician-owned environment focused on quality outcomes and professional development.