Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Life insurance

Optional legal & pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX is seeking a Respiratory Care Support role at Dell Children's Medical Center. The position supports therapists with daily respiratory care procedures, ensures equipment readiness, and manages supplies in a pediatric respiratory care department.

The role emphasizes maintaining safety and sanitation in treatment areas, with night shift and part-time scheduling. A high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience are considered for consideration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical therapy: Assist therapists with daily respiratory care procedures to ensure safe, effective patient treatment.
• Maintain equipment readiness: Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure every device is fully operational and safe for clinical use.
• Manage clinical supplies: Track and restock supply inventory to keep therapy spaces fully equipped for seamless patient care.
• Coordinate safety and sanitation: Prepare and sanitize treatment areas while logging routine equipment maintenance to uphold rigorous health standards.

Skills

Respiratory care support

Equipment maintenance

Supply management

Sanitation procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department: Pediatric Respiratory Care

Schedule: Night shift | Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Support clinical therapy: Assist therapists with daily respiratory care procedures to ensure safe, effective patient treatment.
• Maintain equipment readiness: Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure every device is fully operational and safe for clinical use.
• Manage clinical supplies: Track and restock supply inventory to keep therapy spaces fully equipped for seamless patient care.
• Coordinate safety and sanitation: Prepare and sanitize treatment areas while logging routine equipment maintenance to uphold rigorous health standards.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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.

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