Respiratory Therapist Reg

OverviewRespiratory Therapist RegisteredAs our Registered Respiratory Therapist at St.Joseph Health, you will help with respiratory care including treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.Every day you will provide care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems.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.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:

Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers.

Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing

Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy

Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems.

Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer, HHN via metereddose inhaler, Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation, Chest Physical Therapy, Pentamidinetherapy.

QualificationsRequired Education & Experience:

Completion of respiratory care degree program

Texas RCP license

RRT

American Heart Association BLS card

Pay Range$22.89 - $33.20 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.