Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Ascension is hosting a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Hiring Event! We have a variety of units and full-time/PRN shifts to choose from! RSVP today! (And it's virtual, so feel free to join in scrubs on your lunch break!)

Departments:

Women's Health Pediatrics/Peds Ecmo Specialist Respiratory Float Pool to various locations

Pediatric Travel Hospital:

Ascension Locations:

Austin |

Various North and South Market Locations What You Will Do:

Assess and develop individualized care plans to manage and treat patients experiencing acute and chronic respiratory insufficiencies. Implement and perform advanced respiratory care modalities, meticulously monitoring and communicating patient response to treatment and life-support equipment. Evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory treatments and administered medications, adjusting the plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Respond immediately to all emergency resuscitation team codes, providing critical and life-saving respiratory support. Educate patients and their families on managing their health condition and connect them with appropriate community resources and support programs. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification /

Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

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. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 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.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits, including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Additional Preferences:

Active certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Minimum of two years of recent, full-time experience performing advanced respiratory care in a critical care (ICU/NICU/PICU) setting.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

E-Verify Statement:

This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

E-Verify Job Types:

Full-time, Per diem,

PRN Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

License/Certification:

RN License in Texas or Compact RN licensure (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person