Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

Ascension Seton is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. You will assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis. You will implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment, monitor, record and communicate patient condition, and perform advanced respiratory care modalities. You will also evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome. Additionally, you will educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs. You will respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional/temporary license will be accepted until license is issued.
Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Ascension

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. As a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system, Ascension is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to all people, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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