Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & PFT Expert

CommonSpirit Health; Sugar Land (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join an established cardiopulmonary care team.

You will provide therapies, ventilator management, oxygen delivery, and external ventilation support, while applying strong assessment skills and critical thinking to create effective care plans for diverse patient needs. The role emphasizes urgency, calm under pressure, and a commitment to patient well-being.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Administering therapy modalities including HHN, HHN/MDI, IPV, CPT, Pentamidine therapy.
• Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and HeO2.
• Performing ventilation therapies and management of life support systems.
• Monitoring and diagnostic testing including ABG puncture, PFTs, capnography, and sleep apnea assessment.
• Performing specialized procedures including CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, and airway care.
• Documenting all patient care in the departmental system.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Educación

Respiratory Care degree program

TX Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Descripción del empleo

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join an established cardiopulmonary care team.

You will provide therapies, ventilator management, oxygen delivery, and external ventilation support, while applying strong assessment skills and critical thinking to create effective care plans for diverse patient needs. The role emphasizes urgency, calm under pressure, and a commitment to patient well-being.