Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest Full time
About the Role

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

  • Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans to meet the unique needs of each patient.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure seamless delivery of respiratory care services.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care interventions.
  • Provide education and support to patients and families to promote self-management of respiratory conditions.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance respiratory care services and patient outcomes.
Requirements
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
  • RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP) certification.
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
About Our Team

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a leading healthcare provider in north Houston, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and service excellence.

We are a comprehensive healthcare system with a team of expert physicians, specialists, nurses, and support staff working together to provide personalized care to our patients.

We are proud to be part of HCA Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the country, and a member of the Ethisphere Institute's list of World's Most Ethical Companies.

About Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues.

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
  • Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
  • Colleague recognition program.
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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