St. Luke's Health

Where You'll Work
St. Luke's Health serves Greater Houston using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. St. Luke's cares for the communities in and around the Texas Medical Center, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Pearland, Springwoods Village, Holcombe, Northwest Houston, and the Galleria area. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, St. Luke's Health's research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.
Our world needs compassion, our communities need care, and our families need protection Through collaborative effort, we aim to build robust communities, advocate for the disadvantaged, and redefine healing, bridging the gap between hospital care and community wellness.This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills.
Do you have the passion to travel, but prefer to stay local? Do you have excellent follow-through skills? Do you love caring for people? We have a team of people waiting for you.
Connect with St. Luke's Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Float Pool Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will provide essential respiratory care across diverse patient populations within our dynamic Texas Market, acting as a pivotal member of our healthcare team. This critical role demands a highly flexible and skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver a comprehensive range of treatments, from breathing techniques to advanced ventilator management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and respiratory health.
Every day you will leverage your acute assessment skills and critical thinking to manage varied respiratory needs, developing and executing effective care plans with precision. You will be instrumental in providing vital treatments such as nebulizer therapies, oxygen administration, and external ventilation support, maintaining calm and focused intervention during both routine and emergent situations. Your daily contributions will directly impact patient well-being, applying established patient care standards and collaborating seamlessly with clinical leadership.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a robust background as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with expertise in managing diverse respiratory conditions and treatments. Your flexibility to float to various departments and sites throughout the Texas Market, including the ability to adapt to day-of staffing changes, is essential. A commitment to patient safety, strong assessment and critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to function effectively under pressure are paramount for success within this indispensable float pool position.
Float Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT III B: Employees (at times w/in minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to all St. Luke's facilities within the Texas division. Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend. Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy. May take Call.
Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.
Click Link below where you will be directed to learn more about each facility and the services they provide.
St. Luke's Health - CHI TX Division: https://chitx.org/chi-st-lukes-health/
Job Requirements
Required

• Associates Degree
• Must complete a respiratory care degree program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas (RCP)
• Two (2) year of experience working in an acute care facility, NICU experience required
• BLS
• ACLS
• Based on location assignment may also require PALS, NRP