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About the Position

A Respiratory Care Practitioner at Harris Health is an advanced therapist that actively role models the behaviors associated with the art and science of Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Care Practitioner will initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, including the application of oxygen and compressed air, in addition to instructing patients on proper breathing techniques. In this role, you will also serve as a mentor to others and create an environment for the delivery of safe patient care.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes, and both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the CoARC
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification preferred
• 1 year of experience as a practicing therapist in a Respiratory Care Department

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits - Benefits are available the first day of hire
• $10k student loan repayment
• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Subsidized parking
• Credit union
• Employee disaster relief
• Tuition Reimbursement - After 6 months of employment
• and more!

Harris Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Apply today.

Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.

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