• Respiratory Therapist Certified

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Lufkin, TX)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    _We are offering a_ **_$10,000 Sign On Bonus_** _to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements._

     

    As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

     

    + Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers.

    + Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments.

    + Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers.

    + Possesses lifesaving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients.

    + Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care.

    + Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications.

    Job Requirements

    Education Required

    + Completion of a Respiratory Care Degree Program

    Licensure Required

    + Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)

    + Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

    + BLS certification (through an approved AHA program)

    Work Experience Required

    + None

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians—focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care.

    Pay Range

    $22.51 - $31.79 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.