Respiratory Therapist – Therapist
Job ID: #895457 | San Antonio, TX
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Job ID: 895457
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,571.97
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adult ICU | Travel Contract
Location
San Antonio, TX | Acute Care / Adult ICU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Day Shift, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 3 shifts/week with at least 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory therapy services across multiple adult ICU settings including CVICU, NCCU, LRICU (ECMO), MICU, MSICU, 2South ICU, and Adult ED
- Perform nebulizer therapy, airway clearance, BiPAP, HFNC, bronchoscopy assist, and arterial blood gas (ABG) procedures
- Operate and manage ventilators including GE Carescape R860, Covidien PB980, and Avea, as well as V60 noninvasive ventilation and Vapotherm
- Utilize airway clearance devices such as Vest CPT, MetaNeb, Cough Assist, and Percussor CPT
- Document patient care and therapy data accurately using Meditech EMR
- Function as a collaborative team member within a 14–16 staff per shift environment, managing 30–45 units of therapy per shift
Required Qualifications
- CRT or RRT credential required
- Active Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Minimum 6 months to 1 year of ICU experience required; 2 years of experience preferred
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a high-acuity, multi-unit adult ICU environment
- Familiarity with ECMO-adjacent care settings
- Comfort working in large-volume facilities with diverse patient populations across ED and floor settings
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple specialized adult ICU units within a large, high-acuity facility
- Work alongside a large, experienced respiratory therapy team in a dynamic and well-resourced clinical environment
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