Respiratory Therapist; Rrt

About the Facility

Texas Neuro Rehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. We have served the Austin community for over 60 years and are proud of our history and tenured leadership team.

Today, Texas Neuro Rehab Center provides complex medical and brain injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neurobehavioral residential treatment services for children and adolescents. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges.

Respiratory Therapist - PRN

This candidate will administer all modes of respiratory care including ventilator management, routine therapy, diagnostic testing and electrocardiography. Additional responsibilities include equipment maintenance/processing, infection control, and safety, as well as assistance with cardiopulmonary emergency procedures and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) when needed, and other duties as assigned. Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times and adhere to the strict practice of service excellence.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Flexible scheduling options

• Skills, knowledge and abilities
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  Thorough knowledge of long‑term respiratory care, including ventilator skills, airway management and ACLS. Must have good verbal communication and writing skill. Able to achieve AHA-ACLS certification within six months of employment.
• Education
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  High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a certification and/or registry program in respiratory care or equivalent requirements that qualify for the Texas Respiratory Act grandfather clause.
• Licensure/Certification
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  Current driver’s license or state‑issued  by the State of Texas as a respiratory therapist. Registered or certified respiratory therapist preferred.
• Experience
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  Three years as an RCP preferred, with at least one year in an acute‑care hospital setting.
• Physical/General requirements
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  Able to lift/lower 50 pounds, lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, sit and/or stand for extended periods, use a computer and/or write for extended periods, and meet hearing, vision and emotional stability sufficient to perform essential job functions. Must be able to physically restrain patients per TNC policy and make rapid decisions in stressful situations.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

To learn more about the PRN Respiratory Therapist position before applying, please contact Susan Mayberry, manager, at  or by phone at 512‑444‑4835.