Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Join our team as a PRN Respiratory Therapist in Quitman, TX.

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People‑First: We prioritize your well‑being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

• UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24‑hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on‑site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.

• Providing comprehensive technical and clinical support for innovative respiratory care services within the hospital environment.
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in respiratory care practices and techniques.
• Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
• Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non‑invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set‑up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Attends appropriate in‑service education both departmental and hospital wide.
• Always practices and promotes good public relations.
• This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co‑workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner.

• Associate's degree
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration