Versatile Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Diagnostics

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc. in Canyon, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support inpatient care under physician direction. You will assess patients, operate ventilators, perform therapies, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an RCP license with NBRC credentials and an associate degree in respiratory care, plus 2 years of inpatient experience. Strong communication and safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with an associate degree.
• Active RCP license required in the state of practice.
• NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT) within required timeframes.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics and correlate data with labs and readings.
• Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures as applicable to the facility.
• Provide prescribed therapies and treatments per orders and protocols.
• Educate patients on purpose, technique, and disease management.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper functionality of equipment.
• Promote patient safety and coordinate with care teams for outcomes.

Skills

RCP license

Inpatient experience

Ventilator management

Patient education

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc. in Canyon, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support inpatient care under physician direction. You will assess patients, operate ventilators, perform therapies, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an RCP license with NBRC credentials and an associate degree in respiratory care, plus 2 years of inpatient experience. Strong communication and safety practices are essential.