**Job Summary and Responsibilities** _We are offering a_ **_$10,000 Sign On Bonus_** _to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements._ As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. + Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. + Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. + Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. + Possesses lifesaving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. + Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. + Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. **Job Requirements** **Education Required** + Completion of a Respiratory Care Degree Program **Licensure Required** + Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) + Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) + BLS certification (through an approved AHA program) **Work Experience Required** + None **Where You'll Work** St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians—focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care. **Pay Range** $22.51 - $31.79 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.