Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Clinical Assessment & Planning: Evaluate respiratory insufficiencies to design and implement personalized, diagnosis-based care plans and treatment frequencies.
• Advanced Modality Management: Execute complex respiratory therapies and manage life-support equipment while meticulously monitoring and documenting patient physiological responses.
• Outcome-Driven Optimization: Continuously audit clinical practice and medication administration, adjusting protocols based on patient outcomes to ensure peak therapeutic efficacy.
• Patient Advocacy & Education: Empower patients and families through comprehensive condition education and coordination with community support networks for long-term recovery.
• Emergency Response: Serve as a critical member of the rapid response and resuscitation teams, providing expert intervention during high-pressure code situations.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional/temporary license will be accepted until license is issued.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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