Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company Description University Health is the only locally owned health system in San Antonio, serving the community for more than 100 years. Nearly 11,000 employees and over 1,200 physicians provide comprehensive primary and advanced specialty care, including the region’s only Level I trauma center for adults and children, and top-level maternal and neonatal intensive care centers. As the region’s only academic health system, University Health is a center for innovation, outcomes-based research, and advanced medical education. The organization is committed to patient-centered, culturally competent, high-quality, and compassionate care for residents of San Antonio, Bexar County, and South Texas. Candidates can learn more about University Health’s mission and services at UniversityHealth.com and through its social media channels. Role Description The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a full-time, on-site role located in San Antonio, TX. This role provides respiratory care across diverse patient populations, including adults, children, and neonates, following physician orders and established protocols. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing cardiopulmonary status, administering respiratory therapies and medications, managing ventilators and other life-support equipment, and performing diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas sampling and pulmonary function tests. The therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, educates patients and families on respiratory conditions and home care, and documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record. The role also supports quality improvement, adherence to safety and infection control standards, and may participate in training and mentoring of students or new team members in the academic health system environment. Qualifications Strong foundation in Respiratory Therapy and Respiratory Care, with the ability to assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Clinical skills in Cardiopulmonary care, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Experience or competency in Neonatal Intensive Care and pediatric respiratory support in high-acuity settings. Knowledge of Medicine relevant to respiratory therapies, including pharmacology, pathophysiology, and evidence-based practice. Current registration or certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state licensure (or eligibility) as required in Texas. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field from an accredited program. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment. Commitment to patient safety, cultural competence, and continuous professional development; prior experience in an academic or trauma center setting is beneficial. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Health