Registered Respiratory Therapist
Austin, Texas
St. David's HealthCare

RRT Respiratory Therapy

Location: Austin, Texas Employment Type: Travel Reason for Opening: Backfill Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP Hours per Week: 36 Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Nights/Days) Weekends: Rotating, 4 weekend shifts per month

Unit Details

• Department Location: Respiratory therapy department is in the basement
• Staff: About 50 staff members
• Day and Night Shifts: 1 supervisor on shift with 7 to 9 staff each
• Patient Ratios: Assignments are based on volume, about 35 to 40 patients per shift
• Equipment: GE ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, Airvo HFNC
• Permanent Positions: Available on the unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Texas
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Adult respiratory experience in an acute care setting
• NBRC certification
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• NRP certification
• PALS certification

Typical Procedures

• Nebulizers
• CPT
• Arterial blood gases
• Ventilator management
• Inhaled nitric oxide
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Intubation assistance
• Transporting patients on mechanical ventilation within the hospital (for example, to CT or MRI)

Team Fit

• Able to collaborate easily with respiratory therapy team members and other hospital disciplines

Dress Code

• Scrub colors: Olive green tops with black pants