Respiratory Therapist — PFT & Ventilation Specialist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center in Pasadena, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. The role includes administering therapies, monitoring and assisting procedures, and supporting ventilation and diagnostic tests.

Requirements include a respiratory care degree, Texas CRT/RCP license, and BLS. The position supports inpatient and possibly outpatient services in a busy medical center.

Qualifications

• Completion of respiratory care degree program.
• CRT and State of Texas RCP licensure.
• American Heart BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer pulmonary therapies including HHN, MDI, CPT, IPV and related meds.
• Administer medical gas therapies such as oxygen and HeO2.
• Perform ventilation therapies and transport ventilated patients.
• Conduct physiological monitoring and PFTs, ABG puncture, sleep apnea assessment.
• Assist in procedures like CPR, bronchoscopy support, airway care and rehab.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Ventilation management

Pulmonary function testing

Sleep apnea assessment

Education

Respiratory care degree program

Job description

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center in Pasadena, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. The role includes administering therapies, monitoring and assisting procedures, and supporting ventilation and diagnostic tests.

Requirements include a respiratory care degree, Texas CRT/RCP license, and BLS. The position supports inpatient and possibly outpatient services in a busy medical center.