Registered Respiratory Therapist - Dell Seton

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Dell Seton Medical Center is hiring for Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapists! This is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 1 Stroke Center in downtown Austin! Make an immediate impact in the lives of patients and communities we serve when you join our compassionate respiratory therapy team. -Schedule: 3 12hr shifts per weekNights - 7pm - 7am*some weekends & holidays will be required*** Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus! (24 month commitment) *****New Grads encouraged to apply**Our Ascension care teams are all united by a common goal: to provide compassionate, personalized care for all - especially now, when our communities need us most. We invite heroes like you, to join us as we continue to provide care for our patients and communities without interruption.At Ascension, we work together to achieve a highly collaborative team environment that leads to more positive outcomes for you and your patients. We are committed to working together to create change.Our benefits and culture are two aspects of Ascension that we feel set us apart. Other reasons to join the Ascension team include:

• More Than a Job: Working for Ascension is more than just a job. It's a career where your talent and passion for delivering quality healthcare can make a difference for patients, team members, and the community.
• Opportunity for You to Impact Your Local Community: In the 2019 fiscal year, Ascension provided $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.
• A Passionate Team: Ascension associates are leaders who follow their heart. We give, grow, connect and provide care; together as a team we are committed to our mission of serving the poor and vulnerable.Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Long term / Short Term disability
  • Relocation Assistance available -
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Tuition Assistance after 6 months employment
  • 403b with company match
  • Paid vacation time off
  • Faith based work environmentSeton is a regional healthcare network made up of 10 hospitals that includes five urban acute care hospitals, two rural hospitals, the area's only non-profit mental health hospital and over 100 clinic locations. - As a part of Ascension, Seton leverages national resources to improve care on a community level. -Notably, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is a world-class pediatric medical center with its own Level I trauma center. Our newest hospital is Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, which opened in early 2017. - We are also very proud that Seton Medical Center Austin was recently named the - #1 Ranked Austin Hospital in U.S. News & World Report, and is the region's largest medical facility. -Seton is changing healthcare for the better. Our system has over 12,000 employees and serves an 11 county population of over 1.8 million people. Together, we gain our power by listening and communicating. We gain our power by listening and communicating. We show it by pitching in. We grow it by looking after one another. Seton is an environment of excellence, from our innovative spirit to the impact and influence we bring to Texas. What You Will Do: 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. What You Will Need: 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.
      • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
      • Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional/temporary license will be accepted until license is issued required.Education:
        • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree 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. We strive to expand access to high-quality, low-cost, person-centered care and services for all. We operate more than 100 clinical locations in central Texas, including 3 teaching hospitals, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center, where candidates can find both career and clinical education opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, explore a career with us today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension Seton is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster: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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