Respiratory Therapist

About the Company

Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Longview, TX that provides personal attention to all patients with first-class care. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality and customer service to everyone that enters our facility, going above and beyond the call of duty.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases
• Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators
• Maintain patient charts containing pertinent identification and therapy information
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment
• Educate patients and families about conditions and disease management techniques
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises
• Conduct tests such as EKGs, stress testing, or lung capacity tests
• Perform endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways
• Monitor cardiac patients using electrocardiography devices

Requirements

• Certification from an accredited respiratory therapist program
• One year of hospital experience, ER experience preferred
• Ability to maintain flexibility for on-call and coverage requirements
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised

Benefits

• Night shift differential
• 401K with company match
• Additional benefits for full-time employees