Respiratory Therapist Reg

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN role in Houston. This position involves administering advanced therapies and conducting patient diagnostics for respiratory conditions. Ideal candidates will be RRTs with relevant state licensure and BLS/ACLS certification, ready to work in a compassionate, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) mandatory.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas (RCP).
• BLS, ACLS, NRP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapies including nebulizer and medical gas therapies.
• Perform physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing.

Skills

Medical gas therapies

Physiological monitoring

Diagnostic testing

Education

Associate’s Degree from accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer therapies including Hand Held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), and Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapies.
• Administer medical gas therapies.
• Perform physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory care program by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas (RCP).
• BLS, ACLS, NRP Certification required (NRP within first 30 days of employment).

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Overview

Respiratory Therapist - PRN role

Rate: $37/hr

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

You will perform diagnostic evaluations for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities related to the cardiopulmonary system.

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we deliver advanced care, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics.

CHI St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health, has been serving our community since 1954, offering a wide range of services to keep our community safe and healthy.