Respiratory Therapist/Nights

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our Lubbock Heart team. The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary care, assist with various procedures, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary care for both inpatients and outpatients 24/7.
• Administer therapeutic medical gases, deliver aerosol therapy, administer prescribed medications, and report effectiveness to the physician.
• Assist with long and short-term continuous ventilation, airway management, pulmonary postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic testing techniques such as Pulmonary Function testing, Bronchoscopies, EKG, ABG, Exercise and Nocturnal oximetry studies.
• Perform patient oronasal and/or tracheal suctioning.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of patient therapy and other department records.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served, including assessing patient status and interpreting necessary information.
• Comply with department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be registered/certified and licensed by the state of Texas in Respiratory Care.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or registry eligibility is required.
• BLS certification and ACLS certification preferred.
• Three to five (3-5) years combined clinical experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental coverage.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Individualized 6-12 week orientation program.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• Consumer discounts through Perks.
• Family-friendly atmosphere.
• Free CEUs through Cornerstone, our online training system.

Shift Details

• Full-time Night shift (1730-0600).
• No mandatory overtime.
• Flexible scheduling available.

Company Information

• Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital specializes in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical care.
• We are also a highly active inpatient center focusing on surgical procedures including cardiothoracic, orthopedic, urology, and general surgery.
• We have a 24-hour Emergency Department, 5 fully equipped ED rooms, 4 fully operating OR rooms, 4 cardiac catheterization labs, 1 electrophysiology room, 11-day surgery rooms, 58 acute care beds across three units, and 16 cardiac critical care rooms.
• We prioritize providing the best overall care to our patients and maintaining a family-style atmosphere that includes all stakeholders: patients, families, physicians, and employees.