Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult Critical Care
Webster, Texas
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Webster, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Therapy (RT)
• Number of Beds: RT Dept
• Staff: 42 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs), 24 PRNs
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 1 Director, 1 Manager, 3 Supervisors, 1 Lead
  • Night Shift: 1 Supervisor, 2 Leads, 2 Backup Leads
• Patient Ratios: Staffed by Units of Service (UOS), 45 UOS/RT
• Equipment Used: Ventilators, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), treatments
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in use

Required Skills and Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Licenses: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification
• Must Have: Adult Critical Care experience
• Preferred: NICU experience for PM shift candidates

Typical Procedures Performed

• Ventilator care
• Management of tracheostomy patients
• Patient transports

Work Schedule and Environment

• Shifts: 3 shifts per week
• Weekend Shifts: 4 weekend shifts per month (Saturday & Sunday for AM shifts; Friday, Saturday, Sunday for PM shifts)
• Dress Code: Pewter Gray scrubs
• Team Culture: Emphasis on teamwork mentality

Additional Notes

• Floating to other areas is not applicable for this role
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least 1 year of critical care experience looking for a travel contract in Texas.