Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment
• Performing a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics
• Demonstrating competency in proper airway care
• Assessing patients appropriately, interpreting results accurately, and suggesting alternative respiratory treatment
• Exhibiting competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction
• Functioning as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner and maintaining proper and accurate documentation
• Communicating 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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.