Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension's Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist for night shift. You will develop patient-specific care plans, deliver advanced respiratory therapies, and monitor life-support equipment to stabilize patients in the Pediatric Respiratory Care department.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, evaluate therapy efficacy, educate families, and respond to emergencies with rapid airway and life-support interventions.

Qualifications

• Texas RCP license and NBRC Registered credential required before hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• BLS Instructor certification within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification (AAP).
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored care plans based on patients' respiratory conditions.
• Deliver advanced respiratory therapy and monitor life-support equipment.
• Evaluate medication efficacy and adjust therapies with the care team.
• Educate patients and families and connect with community resources.
• Lead emergency resuscitation and provide immediate airway support.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license (TX RCP)

NBRC Registered credential

BLS Provider

BLS Instructor Certification

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation (AAP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years exp / Associate degree / 4 years exp

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department: Pediatric Respiratory Care

Schedule: Night shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Develop tailored care plans: Evaluate patients presenting with respiratory insufficiencies to establish individual, diagnosis-based treatment strategies.
• Deliver advanced respiratory therapy: Administer complex care modalities, manage specialized life-support equipment and monitor real-time clinical parameters to ensure patient stability.
• Optimize clinical outcomes: Continually evaluate medication efficacy and therapy response, adjusting care plans in close coordination with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Empower patients and families: Educate patients and caregivers on managing their conditions while connecting them with community support resources to foster long-term recovery.
• Lead emergency resuscitation: Respond swiftly to urgent resuscitation codes, delivering immediate critical airway and life-support interventions.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• 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: pro-rated 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.

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