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Shannon Health

Respiratory Therapist in Big Spring

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Big Spring, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$60,686 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Ref:

3166727014

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Shannon Health Industry:

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Big Spring Zip Code:

79720

Post Date:

09/05/2026 Job Summary Performs respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities.

Performance:

Position Specific Essential Functions Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide respiratory care to the adult/geriatric population. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to neo-natal/pediatric patients. Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation, and patient review. Review's patient's medical record, history, blood gas values, and other laboratory data. Reviews x-ray and radiology reports. Discusses patient care with physicians and makes recommendations as indicated. Explains and monitors patients response to therapy. Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate to patient's condition in a timely manner and in accordance with conventional practices and procedures. Completes documentation for respiratory procedures. Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the health care team. Checks and inspects equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Troubleshoots blood gas instrumentation and runs quality control as indicated. Adjusts equipment as necessary or reports malfunctioning equipment as appropriate. Participates in the clinical instruction of allied health students. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Required Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program Preferred Bachelor s degree in respiratory therapy

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Required Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the State of Texas Registered Respiratory Therapist License Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date