Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN in Pflugerville, TX. This is an onsite position. Compensation is not specified. This role exists to guide patients through routine care and critical moments by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing ventilation and airways, and supporting the care team.

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

1 year

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

prn

therapy & rehabilitation

pflugerville tx

st. david's north austin medical center

part-time

weekends

bls

acls

pals

nrp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, fertility and family building benefits, free counseling services, family support, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, retirement readiness, education assistance, colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program.

About the employer

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.