Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kingwood, Texas
Kingwood Medical Center

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Kingwood, Texas

Employment Type

Travel Contract (13 weeks)

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Number of Beds: 419
• Staff per Shift:

  • Day: 1 Director, 1 Manager, 1 Supervisor, 1 Lead RT, 6-8 Staff RT, 1 EKG tech, 1 PFT tech
  • Night: 1 Lead RT, 6-8 Staff RT, 1 EKG tech
• Patient Ratios: 1 RT to 10-15 patients during first rounds
• Equipment Used: V60 Bipap, Vapotherms, Avea & Hamilton ventilators, EPOC ABG analyzers
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: MEDITECH
• Dress Code: Pewter scrubs
• Weekend Work: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, NBRC
• Demonstrated competency in respiratory therapy or training on hazardous drug handling according to USP 800
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical care experience

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Patient assessment skills (mandatory)
• Perform treatment procedures as ordered by physicians
• Typical procedures include:

  • Arterial punctures
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Aerosol therapy
  • Non-invasive ventilation

Work Schedule

• Approximately 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required

Additional Notes

• Best fit candidates demonstrate strong patient assessment skills and ability to perform ordered respiratory treatments
• Floating assignments or additional unit coverage not specified