Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Location: Cedar Park, TX
Facility: Ascension Seton Cedar Park Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Respiratory Care
Schedule: Full-time | Weekend Shift

Life at Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Assessment & Care Planning: Evaluate patient-specific needs to develop, implement, and dynamically adapt specialized respiratory care plans.
• Advanced Modality Management: Monitor and manage complex respiratory treatments, utilizing high-tech equipment and advanced clinical modalities.
• Outcome Evaluation & Optimization: Analyze patient responses to medications and therapies to continuously optimize clinical practices and outcomes.
• Patient Advocacy & Family Education: Educate families on respiratory health conditions while connecting them to vital community support resources.
• Emergency Leadership: Act as a core, decisive member of rapid response and emergency medical resuscitation teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 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 required.
• 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.