Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN at Heart Hospital of Austin in Austin, TX. This is an onsite, per diem position with a salary that is not specified. Heart Hospital of Austin is a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. The Respiratory Therapist plays an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments. This role performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and supports 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 across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. 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, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed. Maintain 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

heart hospital of austin

austin tx

per diem

hospital

healthcare

cardiovascular

Benefits & perks

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

About the employer

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