Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago


Georgetown, United States St. David's Georgetown Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a key member of the healthcare team, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for coordinating and delivering respiratory care services to patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform patient assessments, 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 and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
  • Monitor patients for therapeutic response and notify providers and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations
Requirements
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment start date
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
  • RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) certification
  • Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
  • Neonate Resuscitation or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 30 days of employment start date
About St. David's Georgetown Hospital

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features over 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital's range of services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.

St. David's Georgetown Hospital 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 nonprofits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. 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.


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