Respiratory Therapist

UT Health Athens Hospital
United States, Texas, Athens
2000 South Palestine Street (Show on map)
Oct 24, 2025
Overview Join our team as a PRN Respiratory Therapist in Athens, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City. Responsibilities Providing technical and clinical support for comprehensive respiratory care services throughout the hospital facility. Staying updated with the latest advancements and trends in the field of respiratory care services. Evaluating and making recommendations for services. Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties. Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services, including but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing. Maintaining high standards of professionalism. Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide. Always practice and promote good public relations. This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers, and visitors in a professional manner. Qualifications Job Requirements: Associate's degree BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Preferred Job Requirements: Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration