Respiratory Therapist: Impactful Patient Care & Growth

HCA Healthcare; Pflugerville (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Résumé du poste

Heart Hospital of Austin, part of the HCA Healthcare family, seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care as ordered by physicians. You will perform diagnostics, adjust therapies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and adherence to hospital policies while supporting education and staff development within a dynamic cardiovascular-focused facility.

Qualifications

• Administers respiratory care per physician orders.
• Performs diagnostic procedures to evaluate therapy needs and responses.
• Maintains infection control and patient safety standards.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients and interpret results to guide therapy.
• Adjust therapy modes as needed.
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and team.
• Document by exception and report pertinent information.
• Involve patients and families in care activities.
• Assist physicians in clinical management.
• Administer medications per policy.
• Receive and document orders accurately.
• Demonstrate equipment proficiency and emergency readiness.
• Maintain professional competencies and teamwork.
• Support care coordination and performance improvement programs.

Connaissances

Patient assessment and interpretation

Therapy management and adjustment

Effective communication

Documentation and leads to physician/n

Formation

Associate Degree

ACLS

BCLS

NBRC-CRT

RRT/RCP-State

Description du poste

Heart Hospital of Austin, part of the HCA Healthcare family, seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care as ordered by physicians. You will perform diagnostics, adjust therapies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and adherence to hospital policies while supporting education and staff development within a dynamic cardiovascular-focused facility.