Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN at Heart Hospital of Austin in Round Rock, TX. This is an onsite position with compensation not specified. Heart Hospital of Austin is a leading facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. This role plays an essential part in guiding patients through routine and critical moments, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and managing ventilation across various care settings. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will utilize advanced technology and collaborate with a supportive team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

What you'll do

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions. Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies. Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed. Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment
• ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance
• transporting ventilated patients safely
• and following all infection-prevention standards.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

prn

therapy & rehabilitation

heart hospital of austin

round rock tx

united states

onsite

no weekends

no on-call

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) Match, Education Assistance

About the employer

Heart Hospital of Austin is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.