Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Hiring Department: Dell Medical School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Location: AUSTIN, TX

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. This role involves conducting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and administering respiratory therapy to improve lung function and manage respiratory conditions.

• Conducts physical examinations and diagnostic tests to evaluate lung capacity and blood gas levels.
• Analyzes patient data to determine the severity of respiratory conditions.
• Consults with physicians to develop and modify patient treatment plans.

• Administers respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Connects patients to ventilators and monitors their responses.
• Provides emergency respiratory care, including external cardiac massage and artificial respiration.

• Educates patients on the use of respiratory equipment and medications.
• Instructs patients on breathing exercises and techniques to improve lung function.
• Provides guidance on lifestyle changes to manage respiratory conditions.

• Sets up and operates therapeutic gas administration equipment and mechanical ventilators.
• Ensures proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Regularly checks and calibrates equipment to meet safety standards.

• Works closely with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Documents patient progress and treatment outcomes in medical records.

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.

Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
• At least 5 year(s) of experience in respiratory care, preferably acute
• Advanced certifications in respiratory care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.