Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

St. David's HealthCare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits

Free counseling and referral services

401(k) plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and certification support

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist in Georgetown, Texas. In this role, you will guide patients through critical moments and deliver care involving diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Key responsibilities include assessing respiratory status, providing oxygen support, and collaborating with care teams. Required qualifications include an Associate Degree, certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy providing oxygen support and medications.
• Manage ventilation and airways during clinical emergencies.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT)

Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State)

Neonate Resuscitation

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. With consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (NBRC‑RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• (RRT/RCP‑State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree
• Neonate Resuscitate, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

No Travel Required

Benefits

• 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

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.