Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT NICU

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatrics

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to work in the pediatrics unit.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug, behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will perform the critical care and diagnostic procedures utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases on patients of all ages. As a member of the patient‑focused care team you will be responsible for performing basic respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control measures and other administrative or technical tasks.

• Responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment.
• Perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics.
• Demonstrate competency in proper airway care.
• Assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative respiratory treatment.
• Perform routine patient assessment and correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction.
• Function as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner and maintaining proper and accurate documentation.
• Communicate regularly with physicians and nurses about patient care plans and updates.

• Acute Care Hospital experience preferred.

• Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT Staff.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staff.

We encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Pediatrics opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.