Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Sign-on Bonus up to $7500 for New Grads and up to $10K for Experienced

RRTs
Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for
you to join St. David’s Georgetown Hospital which is part of the nation’s
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans
and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for
the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your
knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-
centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific
requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of
practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient
care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests
and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and
noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
• Associate Degree
• Neonate Resuscitate, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility
located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more than 100
patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center , Certified
Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range
of services include 24-hour emergency care , inpatient and outpatient
surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is
one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer
in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique
partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s
Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT
opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will
be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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