Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatric

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Health in Austin, TX at Dell Children's Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation and care for pediatric patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role includes assessing treatment plans, implementing care, monitoring patient status, and responding to emergencies in a night-shift, full-time capacity.

Requirements include BLS within 30 days of hire, TexasRespiratory Care Practitioner credentials, NBRC Registered respiratory therapist status, and preferred

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month of hire, AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas program.
• NBRC Registered credentialed respiratory therapist optional but preferred.
• Advanced Life Support preferred (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
• Neonatal Resuscitation credential preferred (AAP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred (AHA or Red Cross accepted).

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop plan of care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment; monitor, record and communicate patient condition; perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate patient and family about health conditions and community support programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Education

Assoc/Tech degree

High School diploma + 2 yrs 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

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.

• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

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

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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