Ventilator Care Specialist - Respiratory Therapist

Vibra Healthcare; Tuscola (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and geriatric respiratory care in a Long Term Acute Care facility in Texas. You will set up and operate respiratory equipment, manage ventilators, perform blood gas analysis, document patient progress, and educate patients and caregivers on treatments.

Responsibilities include conducting prescribed therapies, participating in ventilator weaning, ensuring treatment records are accurate, and maintaining equipment per hospital

Qualifications

• Must be Credentialed by The National Board of Respiratory Care as a CRT or RRT.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice by the state as a Respiratory Practitioner.
• BLS at hire; ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult/geriatric patients 18+.
• Explain treatments and document patient education.
• Perform physician-prescribed treatments including nebulizers, oxygen therapy and chest physiotherapy.
• Set up, operate and monitor ventilators; participate in weaning per physician direction.
• Record treatments and patient responses; update MARs.
• Perform tracheostomy care and tube changes per policy.
• Maintain ventilation during CPR and assist as needed.
• Perform equipment maintenance checks and preventive maintenance.
• Make rounds; check ventilator and oxygen equipment regularly.
• Assist in preparing patients for therapy and transport; store oxygen safely.

Skills

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

Documentation

Patient education

Clinical assessment

English proficiency

Education

NBRC credential CRT/RRT

RN/licensed Respiratory Practitioner (state license)

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and geriatric respiratory care in a Long Term Acute Care facility in Texas. You will set up and operate respiratory equipment, manage ventilators, perform blood gas analysis, document patient progress, and educate patients and caregivers on treatments.

Responsibilities include conducting prescribed therapies, participating in ventilator weaning, ensuring treatment records are accurate, and maintaining equipment per hospital