Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatric

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension's Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift (PRN). You will deliver advanced respiratory therapy, monitor patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure stability.

The role requires BLS within 1 month, Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials. ALS, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Life Support are preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire date.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• ALS and neonatal/pediatric life support certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored care plans for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Deliver advanced respiratory therapy and manage life-support equipment.
• Monitor real-time clinical parameters and adjust plans with the care team.
• Educate patients and families to support long-term recovery.
• Lead emergency resuscitation and provide critical airway interventions.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Critical care

Education

BLS Provider (1 month)

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

ALS (American Heart Association/Red Cross) preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation (AAP) preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department: Pediatric Respiratory Care

Schedule: Night shift | PRN

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:

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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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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