Respiratory Therapist - $32-47 per hour

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Respiratory Therapist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Duration : Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours Employment Type : Staff 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. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. 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. Job Summary Memorial Hermann Respiratory Care Residency Program Are you looking to advance your respiratory career? Memorial Hermann offers a unique program designed to transition the new graduate, or respiratory care therapist with less than twelve months of work experience, from the academic setting to the professional environment working with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Our program offers a comprehensive 6-month training program that includes professional development and didactic clinical competency enhancement, with the oversight of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) preceptor and dedicated RCP Clinical Education Resource Specialist. The residency program will prepare participants to take care of acutely ill and injured patients in today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment. New graduates from our Respiratory Care Residency Program will participate in robust clinical experiences in patient care practices with appropriate support systems for a successful transition from respiratory student to a professional Respiratory Care Practitioner. Additional opportunities for growth include a competitive clinical ladder program to advance your career along with additional educational enhancements and trainings. Job Description Eligibility & Requirements Graduation from an accredited RCP program in the last year. Less than twelve months of work experience. Current and unrestricted State of Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License or temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner license. ​​​Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR (American Heart Association). Additional certifications may be required based on respiratory unit requirements. Respiratory residents to complete ALCS / PALS as part of the residency program requirements, provided through the program. For a more efficient recruiting experience, please upload a copy of the following upon applying : your current resume (required), letters of recommendation (optional), and cover letter (optional). Positions in the Memorial Hermann Respiratory Residency Program are only available in the following locations :

• Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital (located in the Texas Medical Center)
• Memorial City Medical Center RRT Required
• Greater Heights Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID 100169612. Posted job title : new grad respiratory therapist - respiratory care residency program About Memorial Hermann Health System Company Overview : Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600 affiliated physicians and 33,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17
• hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.
• Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy. Our Mission Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health. Our Vision To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come. Our Values Community : We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner. Compassion : We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect. Credibility : We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions. Courage : We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community. Benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Employee assistance programs 403b retirement plan Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA School loan reimbursement