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 Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph Health, you’ll join an established team of RTs who share your passion in caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care including breathing techniques, ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.
Your success in this role comes from a blend of your keen assessment skills and a sense of urgency. You have the ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations. Your critical thinking skills enhance your care plans as you know what to do as well as the expected outcomes.
If you’re a passionate RRT ready to join an organization centered in humankindness, apply today!
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Administering therapy modalities. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalitiesPerforming ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systemsPerforms specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport,cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulationPerforms physiological monitoring and diagnostic testingServe as resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students
Qualifications
Required Education and Licensure:
Completion of respiratory care degree programRRT (Registered Respiratory Care Degree ProgramRCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of TexasBLS/ACLS/PALS - Based on location