Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (CRT / RRT)

Location: Longview, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Relocation Assistance: Available

Compensation

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT): $23.55–$38.90/hour, based on experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT): $26.00–$42.90/hour, based on experience

Position Overview

We're seeking Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapists to join a hospital respiratory care team in Longview, TX.

This is an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You'll provide respiratory care to individuals with acute, chronic, and critical conditions while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Whether you're building your respiratory therapy experience or looking to expand your clinical skills, this position offers exposure to a variety of respiratory treatments, procedures, and patient care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Provide respiratory therapy to critically ill, non-critical, and chronically ill patients.
• Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators and noninvasive ventilation equipment, including BiPAP and CPAP.
• Perform airway management, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and other prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies, including Code Blue situations.
• Collect and analyze blood gases and assist with diagnostic respiratory procedures.
• Monitor patient responses and make appropriate adjustments to respiratory care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure proper operation and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.

Depending on qualifications and departmental needs, additional responsibilities may include pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, therapeutic gas monitoring, and advanced respiratory procedures. RRTs may also have opportunities to serve as shift or team leaders.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Texas required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CRT applicants: Certified Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• RRT applicants: Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC required.
• CRT: 2–3 years of experience preferred.
• RRT: 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on credentials and experience.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Opportunity to work with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Exposure to a variety of respiratory care procedures and clinical settings.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and expanded clinical responsibilities.

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