Respiratory Therapist PRN - Growth & Stable Scheduling

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care, using advanced respiratory technology and a collaborative team. The role emphasizes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with mentorship and ongoing professional growth.

You will work across emergency, critical care, and acute settings, supporting newborn stabilization when needed and ensuring safe ventilation and airway management. A rewarding environment awaits skilled RTs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college is required.
• Registered NBRC certification and Texas licensure for Respiratory Care Practitioner are required.
• BCLS, NRP required within six months of hire; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused exams and interpretation of breath sounds.
• Deliver oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across care settings.
• Manage ventilation and airway placement, monitor responses, and adjust therapies as needed.
• Educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and support newborn stabilization when necessary.
• Maintain and sanitize respiratory equipment and ensure infection-prevention standards.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilation management

Therapy delivery

Patient education

Education

Associate degree (AA)

Tools

Ventilators

Airway equipment

Job description

The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care, using advanced respiratory technology and a collaborative team. The role emphasizes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with mentorship and ongoing professional growth.

You will work across emergency, critical care, and acute settings, supporting newborn stabilization when needed and ensuring safe ventilation and airway management. A rewarding environment awaits skilled RTs.