What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist Respiratory RRT position at HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist CRT PRN to join our team at HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland.
About the Role
As a Respiratory Therapist CRT PRN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and working closely with our medical team to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate, assess, and evaluate all forms of respiratory therapy including bronchodilators, chest physical therapy, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive and invasive ventilator care.
- Exercise technical knowledge in respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology as well as the design and operations of all respiratory therapy equipment.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a staff position preferred.
- Current permanent or temporary license issued by the Texas Department of Health to practice Respiratory Care.
- RRT/RCP Special Qualifications: Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population of the patients served.
- Maintain current NRP certification from the American Heart Association for anyone assigned to NICU.
- Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
- Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) is desirable.
About Us
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland has been serving Texas City, Texas, for more than 60 years—bringing compassionate, "patients first" care into Galveston County and the surrounding communities.
