Registered Respiratory Therapist-Transport

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension, a leading healthcare provider in Austin, Texas, is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner. This role involves evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory issues during transport, requiring specific licensure and significant experience in emergency or intensive care settings. Join a mission-driven organization focused on community wellness and enriching the lives of associates and patients alike.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from Texas required.
• BLS and Advanced Life Support certifications needed.
• 3 years minimum ED or ICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during transport.
• Identify and stabilize ill/injured patients.
• Inspect and maintain transport equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Respiratory Monitoring

Education

High school diploma/GED or Associate's degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

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• Schedule:
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What You Will Do

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during air or surface transport.

• Identify, assess, administer medication to, and stabilize the ill or injured patient during transport.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of the transport team and patients.
• May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner temporary/provisional license will be accepted until license is issued.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Basic Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Neonatal Resuscitation certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years minimum ED or ICU experience for CAMTS accreditation required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.