Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT NICU

Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Pediatrics St. David's North Austin Medical Center. Benefits St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. Job Summary and Qualifications 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 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 Job Qualifications Experience Acute Care Hospital experience preferred Education Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program Licenses 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 (BLS) provider Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT Staff Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staff Equal Opportunity Statement 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 Texas Counseling Association