Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT NICU

St. David's North Austin Medical Center; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Telemedicine benefits

Adoption assistance and family support

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support NICU and pediatric patients. You will perform critical care and diagnostic respiratory therapy, operate and maintain equipment, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires NBRC credential, Texas license, BLS, and NRP certification for NICU staff. Join our team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a busy, specialized setting.

Qualifications

• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by NBRC.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU staff.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics and therapies as prescribed.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality control.
• Communicate care plans with physicians and nursing staff.
• Document procedures and patient responses in the chart.
• Provide therapy and reassess patients as needed.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT NICU and Pediatrics St. David's North Austin Medical Center

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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.


• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.


• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing


• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock


• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.


• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more


• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships


• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)


• Colleague recognition program


• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)


• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Pediatrics for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

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 Qualifications

Experience

• 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 Cardiov