Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Résumé du poste

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our patient-focused team. You will perform critical diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary diseases and maintain respiratory care equipment.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and holds multiple licenses and certifications including BLS and ACLS. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package along with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT Staff.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staff.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment.
• Perform technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics.
• Demonstrate competency in proper airway care.
• Accurately assess patients and interpret results.
• Perform routine patient assessments and recognize respiratory dysfunction.
• Act as a respiratory care protocol assessor.

Connaissances

Acute Care Hospital experience

Formation

Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Description du poste

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Job Summary

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will perform the critical care and diagnostic procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases on patients of all ages. As a member of the patient-focused care team you will perform basic respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control measures and other administrative or technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment
• Perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics
• Demonstrate competency in proper airway care
• Accurately assess patients, interpret results, and suggest alternative respiratory treatments
• Perform routine patient assessment and recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction
• Act as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner, maintaining proper documentation
• Communicate regularl
  ly with physicians and nurses about patient care plans and updates

Experience & Qualifications

• Preferred: Acute Care Hospital experience

Education

• Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT Staff
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staff

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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