Respiratory Therapist
St David's Healthcare Partnership (Austin, Texas)

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  Voted "Best Large Employer in Central Texas"by Austin Business Journal St. David’s HealthCare has been awarded #1 Best Places to Work in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal. In addition, two of our facilities have been awarded Texas Nurse Friendly by the Texas Nurses Association. The other three facilities have applied for designation. St. David's HealthCare is building outstanding teams to deliver top quality healthcare in Travis and Williamson Counties. We're recruiting the most compassionate and the brightest! We're hiring for positions throughout the company -- learn more about how you can build your career with St. David's HealthCare!   Position Summary: 
Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy. Reports To: Manager/Charge Therapist  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: Sufficient college credits to qualify for registry exam or Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program required.Preferred: Acute Care Hospital experience LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas.  BLSPreferred: ACLS and/or NRP KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to patient care. Uses a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic modalities in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions including oxygen and other specialty gases, aerosolized drugs, chest physiotherapy, resuscitators, ventilators, aspirators, pulmonary function, arterial blood analysis. Capable of monitoring and treating patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. Works closely with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals; other contacts include visitors, vendors, and staff from other area hospitals. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and St. David’s “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures. Ability to read and write in English. Ability to write accurate and concise clinical documents. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the department and with department customers.