Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Healthcare; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Cedar Park, TX, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver critical care and diagnostic procedures for patients of all ages, maintain equipment, and support quality control.

The role requires NBRC RRT credential, current Texas license, BLS, and is eligible for NICU/ICU certifications (NRP/ACLS) as required. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to provide optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Acute Care Hospital experience preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC RRT credential and Texas license required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Perform procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics.
• Assess patients, interpret results, and suggest treatments.
• Document care and communicate with physicians and nurses.

Skills

ACLS certification

NRP certification

BLS certification

Acute care experience

Education

AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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

• You will be responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment
• You will be perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics
• You will demonstrate competency in proper airway care
• You will be able to assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative respiratory treatment
• You will exhibit competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction
• You will function as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner and maintaining proper and accurate documentation
• You will communicate regularly with physicians and nurses about patient care plans and updates

Job QualificationsExperience

• Acute Care Hospital experience preferred

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 certification as Basic Life Support (BLS) provider
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT Staff
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staff

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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 a 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center (locations/st-davids-north-austin-medical-center) , part of St. David's HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations - St. David's North Austin Medical Center and St. David's Surgical Hospital (locations/st-davids-surgical-hospital/) .St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women's health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David's Women's Center of Texas (locations/st-davids-womens-center-of-texas/) . The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David's Children's Hospital (locations/st-davids-childrens-hospital/) . The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery () , bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.St. David's Women's Center of Texas (locations/st-davids-womens-center-of-texas/) , located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center (locations/st-davids-north-austin-medical-center) , is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas' first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

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