Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN at St. David's Medical Center. This is an onsite position in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. St. David's Medical Center is a 371-bed acute care hospital and a Magnet® recognized hospital. The purpose of this role is to guide patients through routine care and critical moments by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing ventilation, and providing education and support to patients and the care team.

What you'll do

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments.
• Manage 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.
• Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, and partnering with physicians and nurses.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

prn

austin tx

st. david's medical center

therapy & rehabilitation

full-time

no weekends

no on-call

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance

About the employer

St. David's Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.