Respiratory Therapist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, TX

Respiratory Therapist CRT

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapist CRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Texas Orthopedic Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary services to patients in accordance with accepted respiratory therapy practices and established Departmental and Hospital standards of care. Collaborates with the Director of Laboratory for technical supervision of the I-Stat machine

What you will do in this role:

• Selects, assembles, and checks gas administration, metering and analyzing equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions.
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve removal of bronchopulmonary secretions and administers prescribed pharmacological agents.
• Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response to IPPB, incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Conducts routine rounds of all inpatients to assess respiratory status and reports all patient information to the patient care team (nurses, supervisor, MD’s) for appropriate intervention as needed.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory principles in performing general duties.
• Evaluates and monitors patient response to respiratory therapy.
• Records therapy and results according to Department standards with communication of information to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Bases decision-making on sound principles related to quality of care in the Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide cardiopulmonary services to patients served in relation to growth and development over the life span to identify their requirements relative to population-specific needs.
• Utilizes appropriate principles in the provision of direct patient care services.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in the moving and lifting of patients and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate precautions related to infection control in relation to patients and equipment/ supplies.
• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions in all diagnostic/therapeutic procedures to ensure patient safety/comfort.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, personnel, and other personnel in the hospital to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Prioritizes activities of self and others based on demands for service with ability to perform staffing and coordination of duties when assigned as Shift Supervisor.
• Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in the provision of patient care services in Respiratory Therapy.
• Maintains awareness of current hospital and departmental operational policies and procedures which impact on position responsibilities.
• Facilitates the development of personnel in the Respiratory Therapy and other hospital departments through the provision of Inservice programs related to respiratory therapy.
• Alert to the detection of errors in own work with appropriate corrective actions initiated.

• Licensure- TMB respiratory care practitioner license required
• Special Qualifications- CRT through the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Certifications Required- BCLS, ACLS and PALS                                                        
• Experience- Previous experience in provision of hospital respiratory care services preferred

Texas Orthopedic Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist CRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.