Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

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The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the department's requirements and applicable standards. The Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine, and Air Med transportation
• Dental and vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and additional protection plans
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Family support, fertility benefits, adoption assistance
• Employee discounts and retirement planning resources
• Education assistance (tuition, student loans, certification support, scholarships)
• Paid time off and family leave, disability coverage

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital serving north Houston for over 40 years, offering a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We are part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare in the country.

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