Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

Kyle, TX facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays

Department & Schedule

Department: Respiratory Care
Schedule: Day shift | PRN

About 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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Role Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code

Licensure & Certification

• 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 & Experience

• 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.