Certified Respiratory Therapist
The posted compensation range of $35.00 - $35.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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.
- Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers.
- Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments.
- Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers.
- Possesses lifesaving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients.
- Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care.
- Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications.
Job Requirements
Required
- Completion of a Respiratory Care Degree Program
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months
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 team members 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.
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