Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Seasonal

Overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Seasonal opportunities 's South Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare. This role involves coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards.

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify the provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine, and Air Med transportation
• Dental, vision, life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protections
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Free counseling services and resources for wellbeing
• Family support, adoption assistance, child and elder care resources
• 401(k) with match;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loans, certification support, scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage)

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.