Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Join to apply for the Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN role at St. David's HealthCare . Introduction We are seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare. Benefits St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage Additional benefits including life, disability, flexible spending accounts, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care, moving assistance, and pet insurance Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing Family support—including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts 401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Retirement readiness, rollover services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Paid time off, family leave, disability coverage and leaves of absence Job Summary & Qualifications As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, monitors patients on invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and collaborates with physicians and allied health professionals. Responsibilities Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate respiratory therapy needs and responses Administer respiratory care therapies: oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy Assist with placement of artificial airways; initiate, monitor and maintain mechanical ventilation Monitor patients for therapeutic responses; notify provider and intervene as appropriate Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients Respond to emergent patient situations to ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 90 days of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification (NBRC-RRT) or equivalent Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related field We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr