Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT opening with St. David's South Austin Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!

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We are seeking a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), you will perform the daily routine/critical care and diagnostic procedures as ordered by the Physician. Further, you will be responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance, quality control measures, and other administrative, technical, or miscellaneous relevant tasks as might be required.

• You will demonstrate knowledge, clinical application and indications for various Oxygen and Aerosol Therapeutic Regimens
• You will demonstrate knowledge, clinical application and indications for Airway Pressure Therapy techniques
• You will demonstrate knowledge clinical application and indications for Chest Percussion and Postural Drainage techniques
• You will demonstrate knowledge and techniques of patient assessment, including auscultation and Pulse Oximetry
• You will demonstrate knowledge and clinical application of the Volume Ventilators, both Invasive and Noninvasive Ventilation, and orient to Ventilator used at this facility in first 90 days

Experience

• Minimum of one year clinical experience, which may have been during student clinical rotation

Education

• Associate’s Degree from accredited Respiratory Care Program or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) authority of National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) authority of Texas Medical Board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per St. David’s HealthCare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire as per St. David’s HealthCare policy

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is an acute-care facility in central Texas with more than 300 patient beds. The hospital is known in the community for its nationally accredited oncology program – the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Center, home to the area’s only adult bone marrow transplant program – and Level II trauma center. The facility’s full range of specialized services includes cardiovascular care and rehabilitation, imaging services, women’s services, joint replacement and orthopedics, surgical services including weight loss surgery, wound care, emergency care, cancer care, nutrition services, and a sleep disorder center. The hospital operates three full-service emergency centers.

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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