Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Full time

At HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in coordinating and delivering respiratory care to patients in accordance with the department's specific requirements and the scope of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner issued by the Texas Medical Board.
  • Licensed RRT issued by the NBRC.
  • Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience working in an acute care setting with critical care experience also required.

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, providing quality care for the greater Houston area. We offer a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care, and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors.

We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

At HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and providing a supportive work environment for our colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist position.


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