Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac & Critical Care

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care in a cardiovascular setting. You will manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, and airway support, collaborating with cardiologists, intensivists, and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and utilizing advanced technology to deliver high-quality respiratory care for complex cardiac and critical care patients, with a meaningful daily impact on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ventilator management, oxygen therapy, airway support, and critical care procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, assessment, and emergency response skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, learning-focused environment and utilize advanced technology for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care, support complex cardiac and critical care patients, and contribute to a team dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Make a meaningful daily impact on patient health and recovery.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Airway support

Critical care procedures

Troubleshooting

Assessment

Emergency response

Collaborative environment

Advanced technology

Job description

Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities: Provide advanced cardiopulmonary care in a specialized cardiovascular setting, including managing ventilators, oxygen therapy, and airway support.

Perform assessments and arterial blood gases (ABGs), respond promptly to respiratory emergencies, and collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills: Knowledge of ventilator management, oxygen therapy, airway support, and critical care procedures. Strong troubleshooting, assessment, and emergency response skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, learning-focused environment and utilize advanced technology for patient care.

Key Duties: Deliver high-quality respiratory care, support complex cardiac and critical care patients, and contribute to a team dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth. Make a meaningful daily impact on patient health and recovery.