Certified Respiratory Therapist PT — Make a Difference

Heart Hospital of Austin; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (PT) to administer respiratory care and conduct diagnostic evaluations as ordered by the attending physician. The role involves assessing patients, interpreting results, and adjusting therapy as needed, while maintaining clear communication with physicians, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities include administering medications per hospital policy, participating in patient education, and upholding infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Adv cardiac life support within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic cardiac life support within 30 days of employment start date
• NBRC-CRT certification required
• RRT/RCP-State licensure required
• Associate degree required

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by physician.
• Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate need for therapy.
• Assess patients, interpret results, and suggest treatment alternatives.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and co-workers.
• Administers medications according to hospital policy.

Skills

Patient assessment

Diagnostic interpretation

Independent work

Communication

Infection control

Education

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

NBRC-CRT

RRT/RCP-State

Associate Degree

Job description

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (PT) to administer respiratory care and conduct diagnostic evaluations as ordered by the attending physician. The role involves assessing patients, interpreting results, and adjusting therapy as needed, while maintaining clear communication with physicians, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities include administering medications per hospital policy, participating in patient education, and upholding infection control policies.