Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: St. David's Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)

SCHEDULE: Full-time

Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids Medical Center, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

At St. Davids Medical Center we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs

Paid Personal Leave

401k (100% annual match 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)

Identity Theft Protection discounts

Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options

Adoption Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist like you to be a part of our team.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will perform the critical care and diagnostic procedures utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases on patients of all ages. As a member of the patient focused care team you will be responsible for performing basic respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control measures and other administrative or technical tasks.

You will be responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment

You will be perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics

You will demonstrate competency in proper airway care

You will be able to assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative respiratory treatment

You will exhibit competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction

You will function as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner and maintaining proper and accurate documentation

You will communicate regularly with physicians and nurses about patient care plans and updates

St. Davids Medical Center, which is part of St. Davids HealthCare, is a full-service medical center offering comprehensive medical care. Located in Central Austin, St. Davids Medical Center includes a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. It is home to the internationally renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. Davids Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The hospital provides a complete range of womens services, including its acclaimed maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team, the regions largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and The Breast Center; complex surgical services; a comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center; and a 24-hour emergency department.

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Experience Acute Care Hospital experience preferred

Education Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Licences and Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Current certification as Basic Life Support provider

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT Staff

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staff

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