Respiratory Therapist - Stable Schedule & Growth

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood seeks a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with invasive and noninvasive ventilation across care settings, using advanced respiratory technology and collaborating with a dedicated team.

Responsibilities include assessing respiratory status, delivering therapy, managing ventilation, educating patients, and maintaining equipment while adhering to infection-prevention

Qualifications

• ACL S/NRP/PALS certifications required within 6 months of hire
• NBRC-RRT certification and state license to practice respiratory care
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) and neonatal resuscitation credentials

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine need for interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy: oxygen, aerosols, airway clearance techniques.
• Manage ventilation and airway support, including invasive/noninvasive modes.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Maintain and clean equipment; ensure infection-prevention standards.

Skills

Clinical competence

Excellent communication

Ability under stress

Education

NBRC-RRT

Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State)

Texas Medical Board license

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood seeks a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with invasive and noninvasive ventilation across care settings, using advanced respiratory technology and collaborating with a dedicated team.

Responsibilities include assessing respiratory status, delivering therapy, managing ventilation, educating patients, and maintaining equipment while adhering to infection-prevention