Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN to join our team at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. As a vital part of our patient care team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.

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 must be obtained 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.
About Us

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District. We provide 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.

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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