Respiratory Therapist

7 days ago


Webster, Texas, United States HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Full time
Unlock Your Potential with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join our team at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues.

Our Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Our plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, as well as free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional Options: Choose from dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Enjoy 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Family Support: Take advantage of fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Education Assistance: Pursue tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
  • Time Away From Work Program: Enjoy paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund: Receive free employee-only coverage based on income.

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, you will be responsible for initiating, assessing, and evaluating all forms of respiratory therapy, including bronchodilators, chest physical therapy, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive and invasive ventilator care. You will exercise technical knowledge in respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the design and operations of all respiratory therapy equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Verify and sign all new orders for respiratory care, ensuring they coincide with current departmental policy.
  • Recognize, interpret, and record signs and symptoms of respiratory dysfunction and medication side effects, particularly those requiring notification of a physician.
  • Effectively and safely use equipment for administering oxygen and other therapeutic gases, as well as providing humidification, nebulization, and medication.
  • Understand the principles of arterial blood gas analysis, acid-base balance, and demonstrate competence in obtaining arterial blood gas samples.
  • Know and understand the methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree, such as hydration, breathing, and coughing exercises, postural drainage, therapeutic percussion, and vibration, and mechanical clearing of the airway through proper suctioning technique.
  • Know the operating principles of equipment and all safety aspects related to equipment and gases, including the control of electrical, flammable, explosive, and mechanical hazards.
  • Know the procedures for the proper cleaning and care of departmental equipment.
  • Accurately record therapy and the results of treatment in the patient medical record.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and perform annual clinical competencies in drawing arterial blood gases from radial, brachial, and femoral sites, including punctures and a-lines.
  • Assist in the orientation and education of respiratory care students.
  • Act as a clinical resource to all hospital staff in respiratory care.
  • Report all operational problems, patient complaints, and physician issues to the supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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