Respiratory Therapist Reg

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital in Houston seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering cardiopulmonary care. You will manage a range of therapies, monitor patients, and support emergent situations with calm, precise intervention.

Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapies, ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and specialized procedures. Join a dedicated team focused on patient well-being and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of respiratory care degree program prior to hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensed at hire or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy modalities including HHN, HHN/MDI, IPV, CPT, and nebulizer treatments.
• Administer medical gas therapy including oxygen and HeO2.
• Perform ventilation therapies and management of life-support systems.
• Monitor physiology and perform testing (ABG puncture, PFT, capnography, pulse oximetry).
• Perform specialized procedures (CPR, bronchial lavage, airway care).
• Document patient care accurately in the departmental system.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Team communication

Education

Respiratory care degree

RRT certification

Tools

PFT equipment

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

Required

• 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 and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is 106 bed facility that is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.

Pay Range

$37.00- $37.00 /hour