Respiratory Therapist Reg

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,838 - 69,679; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will be responsible for administering various therapies, managing life support systems, and ensuring quality patient assessment and documentation. The ideal candidate will hold a completed respiratory care degree and relevant certifications, demonstrating strong critical thinking in a dynamic environment. Join an esteemed medical center committed to clinical excellence and advancing healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of respiratory care degree program, upon hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy modalities including inhalation therapy and ventilation support.
• Perform ventilation therapies and manage life support systems.
• Document all patient care accurately in departmental systems.

Skills

Breathing techniques

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Therapy modalities

Education

Completion of respiratory care degree program

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Basic Life Support - CPR certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem‑solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities
• Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium‑Oxygen Therapy (HeO2).
• Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non‑invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures
• Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment.
• Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography
• Documenting all patient care accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system

Job Requirements

• Completion of respiratory care degree program, upon hire
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: TX, upon hire and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever‑evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence‑based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5‑acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$34.00 - $50.58 /hour