Respiratory Therapist CRT

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

We invite you to apply for the Respiratory Therapist CRT position at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the CRT/RRT provides comprehensive respiratory care to include basic respiratory care, intensive respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas, electrocardiograms, and basic pulmonary function testing. The position will be responsible for the care of patients ages:

• Utilize specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy principles in the provision of critical care services.
• Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory therapy techniques in an emergency setting, including CPR, monitoring, and patient transport.
• Select, assemble, and check mechanical ventilators for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions.
• Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patent airway, adequate humidification and use of appropriate oro‑ and naso‑pharyngeal airways, endotracheal intubation, and extubation.
• Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve spontaneous and artificial ventilation; to include adjustment of PEEP, CPAP, BIPAP, waveforms and weaning parameters.
• Utilize specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures in performing diagnostic studies.
• Perform and evaluate bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
• Perform and evaluate blood gas analysis.
• Select, assemble, and check manometers and gauges, EKG devices, respirometers, and oximeter monitors for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions.
• Perform quality control procedures for blood gas analyzers.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑CRT) or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State).
• Associate Degree.

As a full‑service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high‑quality, cost‑effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to comprehensive, quality care, close to home.…