Registered Respiratory Therapist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Round Rock, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital

Department/Specialty: Respiratory Care

Schedule: Nights | Full-time

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.

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: pro-rated 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

• Manage complex mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients, including the initiation and titration of conventional and non-invasive modes (BiPAP/CPAP); serve as the technical expert for troubleshooting high-acuity respiratory equipment in the ICU and Trauma bays.
• Act as a core member of the Trauma Activation and Rapid Response Teams, providing expert airway maintenance, manual resuscitation, and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis during life-threatening emergencies, including "Code Blue" and high-mechanism trauma cases.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic testing-including bedside pulmonary function tests, capnography, and rapid ABG draws-to provide real-time clinical recommendations to trauma surgeons and intensivists regarding pulmonary status and weaning readiness.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and execute pulmonary hygiene protocols and lung-expansion therapies; provide essential education to patients and families regarding chronic disease management and post-traumatic respiratory recovery.

What minimum requirements you'll 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 Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional/temporary license will be accepted until license is issued.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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Responsibilities

• Manage complex mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients, including the initiation and titration of conventional and non-invasive modes (BiPAP/CPAP); serve as the technical expert for troubleshooting high-acuity respiratory equipment in the ICU and Trauma bays.
• Act as a core member of the Trauma Activation and Rapid Response Teams, providing expert airway maintenance, manual resuscitation, and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis during life-threatening emergencies, including "Code Blue" and high-mechanism trauma cases.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic testing-including bedside pulmonary function tests, capnography, and rapid ABG draws-to provide real-time clinical recommendations to trauma surgeons and intensivists regarding pulmonary status and weaning readiness.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and execute pulmonary hygiene protocols and lung-expansion therapies; provide essential education to patients and families regarding chronic disease management and post-traumatic respiratory recovery.

Qualifications

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 Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional/temporary license will be accepted until license is issued.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.