• Respiratory Therapist Reg

    Catholic Health Initiatives (College Station, TX)


    Responsibilities

    Responsibilities:

    + Administering therapy modalities. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities

    + Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems

    + Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport,cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation

    + Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing

    + Serve as resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Licensure:

    + Completion of respiratory care degree program

    + RRT (Registered Respiratory Care Degree Program

    + RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas

    + BLS/ACLS/PALS - Based on location

     

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    Overview

    Registered Respiratory Therapist

    *Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus*

     

    St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

     

    As a Registered Respiratory Therapist you will provide care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems. This care includes treatment,

     

    management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the

     

    cardiopulmonary system.

    Pay Range

    $22.89 - $33.20 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.