Certified Respiratory Therapist PT

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Heart Hospital of Austin is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care as ordered by attending physicians and conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate patients’ need for and response to therapy. The therapist assesses patients, interprets results, recommends or changes treatment modes, and assists physicians with clinical management. The role involves communicating and documenting relevant information, educating patients and their significant others, administering medications according to hospital policy, and responding calmly to emergencies while following infection-control policies.

The therapist also contributes to unit operations and staff development, coordinates with other departments, uses resources efficiently, and participates in performance improvement and utilization review. The position includes attending at least 80% of in-services and departmental meetings and may involve helping provide staff to other hospital areas when needed.

Heart Hospital of Austin is a 72-bed facility specializing in cardiovascular care. It is part of HCA Healthcare and St. David’s HealthCare.

Requirements

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy or respiratory practice.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT).
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner credential (RRT/RCP-State).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, interpret results, suggest alternative treatments, and appropriately change modes of therapy.
• Prioritize work assignments and work independently while respecting patient rights and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and coworkers; document pertinent information and communicate it to physicians and nurses.
• Involve patients and significant others in care activities as a means of informing and teaching.
• Assist physicians in the clinical management of patients.
• Administer medications according to hospital policy and appropriately receive, interpret, and document telephone and verbal orders.
• Use necessary patient equipment and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Follow hospital and departmental infection-control policies.
• Delegate appropriately in accordance with job descriptions, licensure requirements, and standards of practice.
• Use resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Help develop other staff and affiliating students, and maintain and develop professional competencies.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration and assist with interdepartmental service coordination.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Utilization Review programs and support the patient-focused care delivery system.
• Assist with unit operations and care-environment needs, including dietary, housekeeping, infection control, and supply and equipment management.
• Attend at least 80% of in-services and departmental meetings.
• Help provide staff to other areas of the hospital when needed.
• Follow dress code, conduct, and attendance policies; accept constructive feedback and maintain a supportive, positive attitude.
• Communicate in an organized, comprehensive, articulate, and concise manner.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off and paid family leave.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree