Respiratory Therapist Registered

Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesWe are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements.As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2). Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment. Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Job RequirementsEducation Required Completion of a Respiratory Care Degree Program, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Licensure Required Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) BLS certification (through an approved AHA program) Work Experience RequiredNoneWhere You'll WorkSt. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke's Health and a team of specialized physicians-focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care.Pay Range$23.11 - $34.38 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Created: 2026-03-10