Respiratory Therapist

The role

This is a Respiratory Therapist position at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX. You'll guide patients through routine care and handle critical moments. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are part of the job, and you'll manage both invasive and noninvasive ventilation across different care settings. You'll have access to advanced respiratory technology and mentorship from experienced RT leaders, plus a dependable team that backs you up. Scheduling is consistent and predictable, so you get stability along with room to grow your expertise.

What you'll actually do

• Assess respiratory status with focused exams; interpret breath sounds and airway patency, then figure out what interventions are needed.
• Deliver evidence based therapy ; oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques ; across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways: assist with artificial airway placement, start and adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitor how patients respond, and react fast when things change or emergencies happen.
• Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families. You'll be a clinical resource, partner with physicians and nurses, and help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety ; set up, operate, and clean respiratory gear. Keep everything ready with preventive maintenance, transport ventilated patients safely, and follow every infection prevention standard.

Qualifications you need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 1 year of your start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP State)
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner license
• An Associate Degree or a Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package. Here's what's available:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
• 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 covering tuition, student loans, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

How to apply

If this role fits what you're looking for, send in your application through JobXi. Make sure your resume includes your relevant experience and qualifications.