Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

St. David's HealthCare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition assistance and educational support

Wellbeing support and counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Round Rock, Texas. In this vital role, you will guide patients through respiratory procedures in critical care settings while collaborating with a supportive team. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for professional growth.

You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing ventilation. Required qualifications include an Associate Degree, ACLS, and BCLS certifications, along with being a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ACLS within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain BCLS within 30 days of employment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory status and determine interventions.
• Deliver oxygen support and other therapeutic treatments.
• Manage ventilation and airways during emergencies.
• Educate patients and collaborate with care teams.
• Maintain and operate respiratory equipment safely.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Patient assessment

Ventilation management

Education

Associate Degree

(NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Job Summary

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 support from 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, build 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.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree.
• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner.

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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Location

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center is located north of Austin, Texas, and features an only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24‑hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading‑edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.