Respiratory Therapist Registered

Catholic Health Initiatives; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist to join the team in Richwood, Texas. The role involves delivering comprehensive respiratory care, participating in resuscitation efforts, and assisting patients with pulmonary education. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary certifications and a compassionate approach to care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy is mandatory.
• RRT certification and Texas license required.
• BLS certification necessary, ACLS to be completed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to in-depth Respiratory Care tasks.
• Be a part of the resuscitation team.
• Administer bronchodilators, oxygen, and conduct pulmonary function studies.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

RRT

BLS

ACLS (within 6 months)

RESP-LIC: TX

Job description

**Responsibilities**

Performance of the most basic to the most in-depth Respiratory Care provided by the hospital, such as, being a part of the resuscitation team, care of the neonate in distress, administration of bronchodilators, oxygen administration, diagnostic pulmonary function studies, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education.

**Qualifications**

+ Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program required

+ RRT required

+ RESP-LIC: TX

+ BLS

+ ACLS (within 6 months)

**Overview**

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

**Pay Range**

$27.77 - $40.27 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.