Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Weaning

ScionHealth; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe respiratory care, monitor ventilation, administer medications, and assess patients across our LTAC-focused unit. The role requires strong teamwork, English fluency, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include equipment management, ABG sampling, documentation, bedside teaching, and participation in rounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent respiratory therapy education is required.
• RCP license required; ACLS/BLS preferred.
• Able to work under stress in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care per physician orders across hospital.
• Document and bill respiratory care procedures accurately.
• Manage oxygen delivery, ventilation support, and suctioning as needed.
• Assist with airway management and weaning from ventilation.
• Provide patient/family education and participate in rounds and training.

Skills

Stress resilience

Interpersonal communication

Team work

English fluency

Adult-geriatric care

Education

Respiratory therapy certificate/diploma

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe respiratory care, monitor ventilation, administer medications, and assess patients across our LTAC-focused unit. The role requires strong teamwork, English fluency, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include equipment management, ABG sampling, documentation, bedside teaching, and participation in rounds.