PRN Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care Impact

St. David's HealthCare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee stock plan

Tuition assistance

Scholarships

Fertility support

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Legal counseling

Identity protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support a range of care settings.

You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care. The role requires NBRC-RRT and state certifications, an associate degree, and completion of ACLS and BLS within defined timelines.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NBRC-RRT certification (Registered Respiratory Therapist).
• RRT/RCP-State certification as Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by focused exams, interpret breath sounds and airway patency to determine need for interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy: oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance, and other treatments across care settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways: assist with artificial airways, initiate/adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitor responses and emergencies.
• Educate patients and families, be a clinical resource, partner with physicians/nurses, and assist with newborn stabilization when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety: set up/clean respiratory equipment, ensure readiness, transport ventilated patients, follow infection prevention standards.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support a range of care settings.

You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care. The role requires NBRC-RRT and state certifications, an associate degree, and completion of ACLS and BLS within defined timelines.