Respiratory Therapist; Night

We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital, designed to deliver exceptional care and innovation in every aspect of patient health. As we prepare to open our doors, we’re looking for passionate healthcare professionals and support staff to join our founding team.

Now hiring across all departments — apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Townsen Memorial Hospital is hiring for a Full Time Night
Respiratory Therapist for our newest location in Houston, TX. (77072)!

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care therapies and procedures to all age groups of patients in all areas of the hospital.

• Performs patient care activities according to policy and/or guidelines, and in compliance with MD orders to provide optimal patient outcomes
• Documents patient-related activities according to policy/guidelines accurately and legibly
• Facilitates good communication with physician, nurses, and other members of the health care team to coordinate optimal patient care
• Performs medical record review to ensure physician's orders for respiratory care are current, signed off appropriately, coincident with therapy delivered, and are optimal for patient outcome
• Communicates with physicians, provides suggestions and input into the patient's plan of care, attempts to initiate respiratory protocols for all applicable patients, attends physician rounds consistently
• Delivers a complete and comprehensive verbal report to the oncoming shift and manager by reporting all information relevant to the patient’s plan of care and anticipated problems
• Provides instruction to patients and families
• Provides orientation/reinforcement to new respiratory care staff regarding RT modalities, policies, and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the hospital

• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states, pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures as per competency demonstration and validation
• Knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Knowledge and experience with respiratory equipment
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Excellent customer service and professionally polished patient interaction communication skills
• Ability to work independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems and records to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment

• Graduate of an A.M.A approved Associate's degree certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved bachelor’s degree program in respiratory care
• Recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of Texas;
  License must remain active and unencumbered while employed
• One (1) year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas
• Must complete additional educational requirements as assigned by due dates

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&DD
• 401(K) with a 2-year vesting

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.