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Respiratory Therapist Registered

Catholic Health Initiatives

Lake Jackson, TXTemporary$37/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$37/hr
Location
Lake Jackson, TX
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Respiratory Care Practitioner TXRegistered Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support CPRAdvanced Cardiac Life Support

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Respiratory Therapist Registered. The Respiratory Therapist joins an established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues, providing treatments such as breathing techniques, nebulizer and oxygen therapies, and ventilator management while developing care plans and responding calmly in routine and emergent situations.

Key focus areas include Administer therapy modalities including handheld nebulizer, metered dose inhaler, IPV, CPT, and Pentamidine therapy, Administer medical gas therapy such as oxygen and helium‑oxygen, and Perform ventilation therapies and manage life support systems for invasive and non‑invasive ventilation.

Preferred (not required): Hand Held Nebulizer, HHN MDI, Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation, and Chest Physical Therapy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand Held NebulizerHHN MDIIntrapulmonary Percussive VentilationChest Physical TherapyPentamidine TherapyHelium Oxygen TherapyNon Invasive VentilationInvasive VentilationVentilator TransportABG PunctureBronchoscopy AssistancePulmonary Function TestingBedside PFTsMetabolic MonitoringApnea MonitoringTranscutaneous MonitoringCapnographyPulse OximetrySleep Apnea AssessmentBronchial LavageCardiopulmonary RehabilitationTracheostomy Airway CareBody MechanicsAmbulation AssistanceSpirometryGas Diffusion TestingBody PlethysmographyAssessment SkillsProblem SolvingCare Plan DevelopmentCalm Under PressureSense of UrgencyOutcome Anticipation

Qualifications

Respiratory Care Degree ProgramRespiratory Care Practitioner TXRegistered Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support CPRAdvanced Cardiac Life Support

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

  • Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities

  • Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2).

  • Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures

  • Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment.

  • Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography

  • Documenting all patient care accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system

Job Requirements

  • Completion of respiratory care degree program

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner: TX

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$37.00 - $37.00/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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