Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, vis

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Care professional in Austin, TX for a night shift part-time at Seton Southwest Hospital. The role focuses on safe, evidence-based respiratory care across assessment, treatment planning, and patient education, with leadership in emergency resuscitation as needed.

Minimum credentials include TX RCP licensure and NBRC Registered status; BLS and Instructor certifications within 30 days of hire; Advanced Life Support and pediatric/neonatal resuscitation credentials

Qualifications

• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner credential required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support Instructor credential within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.
• AAP Neonatal Resuscitation credentialing required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored care plans based on patient evaluations.
• Deliver advanced respiratory care and manage equipment.
• Optimize clinical effectiveness by adjusting plans per progress.
• Educate patients and families and connect with support programs.
• Lead emergency resuscitation as part of urgent response team.

Education

High School diploma equivalency/Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Southwest Hospital

Department: Respiratory Care

Schedule: Night shift | Part time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Develop tailored care plans: Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to establish comprehensive, diagnosis-based treatment strategies.
• Deliver advanced respiratory care: Administer complex care modalities, manage specialized equipment and monitor real-time patient conditions to maximize recovery outcomes.
• Optimize clinical effectiveness: Continuously assess medication responses and treatment performance to adjust care plans based on individual patient progress.
• Empower patients and families: Educate patients and caregivers on managing their conditions while connecting them with vital community support programs.
• Lead emergency resuscitation: Respond swiftly to life-threatening resuscitation codes as a key member of the urgent response team.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• Required Credential(s): Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s): Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.