Role: Respiratory Therapist responsible for delivering comprehensive respiratory care to patients of all ages.
Key Duties: Administer oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and aerosolized medications; monitor and assess respiratory function; collaborate with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans; educate patients and families on managing respiratory conditions; respond promptly to emergencies; maintain equipment and documentation according to protocols.
Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; hold Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist licenses; possess Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Additional NICU-specific credentials like NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E are preferred for certain roles.
Skills & Attributes: Compassionate, collaborative, detail-oriented, able to work effectively in critical care settings, and committed to patient education and safety.
Benefits & Environment: Offers health plans, retirement options with 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, wellness incentives, and a supportive, community-focused work environment. Opportunities to advance in high-acuity specialties are available.