Respiratory Therapist Registered

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 38,531 - 57,308; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist in Lufkin, Texas to deliver specialized cardiopulmonary care. You'll provide treatments such as nebulizer and ventilator management while ensuring patient well-being through keen assessment skills.

This position requires strong problem-solving abilities and offers a pay range of $27.97 to $41.60 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates must have a respiratory care degree and be licensed in Texas.

Qualifications

• Completion of respiratory care degree program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas.
• Basic Life Support certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer various therapy modalities including nebulizer treatments.
• Perform physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing.
• Document all patient care accurately.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Education

Completion of respiratory care degree program

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Ventilation systems

ABG testing equipment

Pulmonary function testing 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer 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.
• Administer medical gas therapy including oxygen and helium‑oxygen therapy (HeO2).
• Perform 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.
• Perform physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFTs, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment.
• Perform specialized procedures which include 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.
• Document all patient care accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system.

Job Requirements

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

Location

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin, East Texas.

Pay Range

$27.97 – $41.60 per hour.