PRN RRT - Respiratory Care

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Stafford
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Position responsible for administering basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care and ventilator transports, to patients with respiratory disorders, including patients in adult and neonatal critical care units. Be actively involved in departmental quality program. The Respiratory team at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is a collaborative close-knit team with a culture focused on education and growth. Here, your expertise is trusted and valued by all clinicians working together to provide quality patient care. You will have the tools and support you need on every shift provided by shift supervisors, Clinical Practice leaders, and equipment techs. Children's Memorial Hermann, Level I Trauma Center boasts: Academic Center affiliation with UT Health Science Center, NICU Level IV, Pediatric CV heart program, ECMO, PICU, dedicated ER, Neonatal/Pediatric Transport and Ground/Flight transport teams, clinical research involvement opportunities, career ladder for advancement and professional advancement in leadership positions such as: • Shift Supervisor • Relief Shift Supervisor • Night shift. 3 years ICU/NICU experience highly preferred * RRT Highly preferred Job Description Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist-Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) or Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorders Specialty (RRT-SDS) required. (Incumbents hired into this job prior to 2/18/2019 may be either RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)). Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License Minimum of one (1) years experience with six (6) months of critical care experience. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position. Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process. Perform respiratory care quality assurance problem solving and take appropriate actions. Performs respiratory care procedures: administers medical gases, humidifiers and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes according to advanced skills check-off for RCP II. Takes and follows verbal treatment orders from physicians in administering drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system of patients. Performs the following: patient assessment, interpret arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamics and chest x-rays as indicated in skills check-off for RCP II. Develop respiratory care plan and make recommendations for patient management. Serve as a resource person to RCP I. Documents appropriately in the medical records and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently according to policies and procedures. Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and accuracy of practice. Participates in the evaluation of new respiratory care equipment. Remain current in respiratory care through continuing education, participation in in-service training, and review of journals. Conducts inter and intradepartmental respiratory care in-services at least once a year to patients, staff, hospital, system or to the community. adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

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