Registered Respiratory Therapist-Transport

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist-Transport in Austin, Texas. This full-time position involves caring for patients needing respiratory assistance during transport, requiring specific certifications and extensive experience. Join a community-focused organization with extensive benefits and a commitment to improving lives.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program required.
• 3 years minimum ED or ICU experience for CAMTS accreditation required.
• Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during transport.
• Administer medication and stabilize patients during transportation.
• Monitor and record patient conditions.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Stabilization

Medication Administration

Education

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

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Transport

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• Schedule: Full-time Nights, 7pm - 7am, 3-12s
• Hospital: Dell Children's Medical Center
• Location: Austin, Texas
  
  

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Details

• Department: NICU Transport
• Schedule: Full-time Nights, 7pm - 7am, 3-12s
• Hospital: Dell Children's Medical Center
• Location: Austin, Texas
  
  

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.

Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Requirements

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.

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