Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Critical Care

Kindred; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Houston Sugarland and ARU seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, deliver oxygen therapy, and support patient assessment and teaching with a focus on complex chronic and acute cases.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to optimize treatment plans, document care, and participate in rounds and training to ensure high-quality outcomes at our LTACH and ARU locations.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy education requirement for NBRC credentialing.
• Current Respiratory Therapy license in the respective state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policies and protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and charge capture for procedures.
• Verify and initiate physician orders for Respiratory Care.
• Demonstrate competency with respiratory care equipment and perform troubleshooting.
• Manage oxygen delivery and ventilation devices (invasive and non-invasive).
• Perform airway management and suction techniques; assist with CPR.
• Conduct ABG sampling and analysis; ensure QC.
• Educate patients and families on therapy and care plans.
• Participate in rounds, in-services, and handoffs.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Emergency response

English fluency

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis

Oxygen therapy devices

Suction equipment

Job description

Kindred Hospital Houston Sugarland and ARU seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, deliver oxygen therapy, and support patient assessment and teaching with a focus on complex chronic and acute cases.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to optimize treatment plans, document care, and participate in rounds and training to ensure high-quality outcomes at our LTACH and ARU locations.