Therapist / Respiratory Therapy / Texas / Respiratory Care Practitioner II - LBJ Hospital Job

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Description

A Registered Respiratory Therapist has been validated by successful completion of NBRC requirements for professional RCP license and has greater than 1 year work experience in respiratory care.
Provides all aspects of Respiratory Care to patients in assigned areas according to hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program or its equivalent

Greater than 1 year clinical experience in respiratory care, preferably in neonatal and/or adult intensive care units.

Current licensure from Texas Medical Board to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Current BLS is mandatory and must be maintained.

NRP is mandatory and must be maintained if assigned to work in the neonatal ICU.

Basic computer skills required.

Must be knowledgeable in the current practices of Respiratory Care including protocol management.

Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally with other members of the health care team.

Must have the ability to build and sustain interpersonal relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Patient care units including critical care and ER.

Exposure to blood and body fluids.

Universal precautions required.

Extended periods of walking and standing required.

Minimal lifting, pushing and pulling required.

Normal shift work of 12 hours.

Notes

Harris Health System benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.


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Employer: Harris Health System
Post Date: May 19, 2026
Profession: Therapy
Job Type: Respiratory Therapist
Specialty: None
Location: Texas - Houston
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