University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)·League City, Texas
Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients of all ages according to physician orders and clinical protocols. Performs advanced procedures including ventilator and airway management while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
JOB SUMMARY Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, and departmental policies.
Performs advanced respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway management, and participation in emergency response activities.
Exercises clinical judgment within the scope of licensure and credentialing while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
This classification is maintained for incumbent employees credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapists.
Education & experience
Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program. No minimum experience required.
Experience in acute or critical care. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required by assigned clinical area within defined timeframe.
Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Requires an associate degree from a CoARC-accredited program and RRT credentialing by the NBRC. Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas and hold BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
Texas allied-health employers often look for CT technologists with current ARRT registration, Texas Medical Board CMRT, AHA BLS, and prior CT experience, so demand tends to favor candidates who already meet core credentialing requirements. These roles are competitive because employers need clinicians who can work independently, maintain imaging quality, and keep pace with patient volume. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your credentials, then verify any state-specific licensing details before applying.
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