Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Austin, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care in a cardiovascular setting. You will manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, ABGs, and airway support to stabilize patients.

Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing staff to optimize outcomes. The role requires strong assessment and emergency response skills, teamwork, and familiarity with modern respiratory technology, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Expertise in cardiopulmonary care.
• Strong assessment and emergency response skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with advanced respiratory technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized respiratory support in a cardiovascular setting.
• Contribute to critical care management and optimize patient outcomes.
• Support continuing professional development within a collaborative team.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary care

Emergency response

Teamwork

Advanced respiratory tech

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analyzers

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

Role:

Registered Respiratory Therapist providing advanced cardiopulmonary care in a specialized cardiovascular setting.

Responsibilities:

Manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, and airway support; perform assessments and arterial blood gases (ABGs); respond to respiratory emergencies; collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Expertise in cardiopulmonary care, strong assessment and emergency response skills, ability to work in a team-oriented environment, and familiarity with advanced respiratory technology.

Key Duties:

Deliver specialized respiratory support, contribute to critical care management, and support continuous professional development in a collaborative setting, impacting patient health daily.