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HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood - HP

Travel - RRT - Respiratory Therapy - (754) / 7P- 7A / 13 weeks

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood - HP, Kingwood, Texas, United States,


Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 19:00-07:00 Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Valid state license in Respiratory Therapy Certifications: BLS & ACLS Must-Have: - Patient assessment skills- Ability to perform treatment procedures as ordered by a physician Job Description: - Join a dynamic team in a respiratory therapy unit with a 419-bed capacity and 48 staff members.- Work primarily night shifts, supported by a team including 1 Lead RT and 6-8 staff RTs, along with EKG and PFT technicians.- Engage in a patient care environment with a patient ratio of 1:10-15 during first rounds.- Utilize equipment such as V60 Bipap, Vapotherms, Avea & Hamilton ventilators, and EPOC ABG analyzers.- EMR system used is MEDITECH.- Perform typical procedures including but not limited to: - Arterial punctures - Oxygen therapy - Aerosol therapy - Non-invasive ventilation- Critical care experience, as well as NRP, Advanced, & PALS certification, are preferred and considered favorably.- Maintain professional attire in pewter-colored scrubs.- Work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Best Personality Fit: - Candidates should be adaptable, with strong critical thinking skills, and a collaborative approach to patient care.