Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Critical Care Support

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. The role maintains respiratory equipment, ensures ventilator and life support devices are operable, and provides routine patient assessments. Invasive procedures such as ABGs and assistance with intubation may be required.

The ideal candidate holds Texas licensure, NBRC eligibility, and current BCLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP within six months of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care under the Respiratory Care Practitioners Act.
• Temporary permit until permanent license is obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains respiratory equipment.
• Assures ventilator and life support equipment are operable.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessment.
• Performs invasive procedures such as ABGs and assist with intubation.

Skills

Ventilators

Life support equipment

ABG procedures

Education

High School diploma

Respiratory Program completion

NBRC eligibility

Texas license

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Ventilators

Life support equipment

Job description

South Texas Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. The role maintains respiratory equipment, ensures ventilator and life support devices are operable, and provides routine patient assessments. Invasive procedures such as ABGs and assistance with intubation may be required.

The ideal candidate holds Texas licensure, NBRC eligibility, and current BCLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP within six months of hire is expected.