Certified Respiratory Therapist

St. David's Medical Center, a full-service hospital in central Austin, seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality respiratory care, including assessments, treatments, and patient education, collaborating closely with physicians and nursing staff. You’ll support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions using advanced technology and evidence-based practices. We offer a culture of compassionate, patient-centered care, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care to patients in acute and critical care units, including neurological and cardiac areas Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for a diverse inpatient population Initiate, monitor, and adjust non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation under physician orders and hospital protocols Perform and interpret basic respiratory diagnostics, including arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, pulse oximetry, and related bedside assessments Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, bronchodilator therapy, and airway clearance techniques Respond to respiratory emergencies, rapid response calls, and codes, assisting with airway management and ventilator setup Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during rounds and care conferences Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, therapies, equipment use, and self-care strategies Ensure proper cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards in all aspects of respiratory care Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and professional development opportunities Mechanical ventilation management (invasive and non-invasive) Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpretation Oxygen therapy and aerosol medication delivery Airway clearance and chest physiotherapy techniques Respiratory equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance Basic and advanced airway management support during emergencies Interpretation of pulse oximetry and basic pulmonary assessments Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Understanding of neurologic and cardiac-related respiratory complications Infection control and patient safety practices Interdisciplinary communication and collaboration Patient and family education related to respiratory care Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within specified timeframe Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred or obtained within facility timeframe Experience with mechanical ventilation management and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis