Vital Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator & Pulmonary Care

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled team providing advanced cardiopulmonary care. You will manage therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize outcomes.

The role requires RRT credentials, TX licensure, and proficiency in ventilation and diagnostic testing. Strong clinical judgment and calmness under pressure are essential in routine and emergent situations.

Qualifications

• Completion of respiratory care degree program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: TX licensure on hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist on hire.
• BLS CPR within 14 days.
• ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy modalities (HHN, HHN/MDI, IPV, CPT, Pentamidine) and associated meds.
• Administer medical gas therapies including oxygen and HeO2.
• Perform ventilation therapies and manage life-support systems, including transport of ventilated patients.
• Conduct physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing (ABG, PFT, capnography, pulse oximetry, sleep apnea).
• Perform specialized procedures (CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, CP rehabilitation, airway care).
• Document all patient care accurately in the departmental system.

Education

Respiratory care degree program

TX Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled team providing advanced cardiopulmonary care. You will manage therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize outcomes.

The role requires RRT credentials, TX licensure, and proficiency in ventilation and diagnostic testing. Strong clinical judgment and calmness under pressure are essential in routine and emergent situations.