Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Aura Health; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to excel in a specialized cardiovascular setting. The role involves assessing patients, developing respiratory plans, and delivering cardiopulmonary therapies across acute and chronic conditions.

You will operate ventilators and perform ABGs while collaborating with cardiology and ICU teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in cardiopulmonary care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators, airways, and perform ABGs and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer therapies for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Support emergency responses, including codes and rapid response teams.
• Participate in post-procedure patient management.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Cardiopulmonary care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Tools

Ventilators

ABG equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist in a specialized cardiovascular setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators, airways, and perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer therapies for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Support emergency responses, including codes and rapid response teams.
• Participate in post-procedure patient management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in cardiopulmonary care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development.