Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care

St. David's North Austin Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Life and disability coverage

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to guide patients through routine and critical respiratory care.

You will work with advanced respiratory technology, mentor by RT leaders, and collaborate with a dependable team to ensure high-quality patient care and ongoing professional growth. The position offers stable scheduling, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to newborn stabilization when needed, alongside comprehensive

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to guide patients through routine and critical respiratory care.

You will work with advanced respiratory technology, mentor by RT leaders, and collaborate with a dependable team to ensure high-quality patient care and ongoing professional growth. The position offers stable scheduling, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to newborn stabilization when needed, alongside comprehensive