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Registered Respiratory Therapist -Traveler (NICU/PICU)

Ascension Health

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join their Associate Travel Program. This role involves local and national travel, providing care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, and developing treatment plans based on patient diagnosis. Ideal candidates will possess appropriate certifications and have a strong background in respiratory care. Competitive travel rates and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance options
Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification required within one month of hire.
  • Experience in respiratory care or relevant field valued.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
  • Develop patient care plans based on diagnosis.
  • Implement and monitor patient care and equipment.

Skills

BLS Provider
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Advanced Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation
Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree or Technical degree
Job description
Overview

Weekly Travel Rate up to $1,410 - $2,224

Department: Associate Travel Program - RRT

Schedule: Multipleshifts available, 36 hours per week

Hospital: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Rates vary by location and specialty.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site: https://about.ascension.org/our-work/associate-travel-program

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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities
  • Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
  • Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
  • Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
  • Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
  • Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
  • Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
  • Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following required:
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

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

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 posters (English) and (Spanish) through the EEOC.

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.

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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.

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