ID: 50099734 Shift: 12 HR Nights 19:00-07:00 Description: Job Specific Notes: Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Austin, TXSHIFT: Full-time Nights (Rotating Weekends)Job SummaryAs a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will perform the critical care and diagnostic procedures utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases on patients of all ages. As a member of the patient focused care team you will be responsible for performing basic respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control measures and other administrative or technical tasks.You will be responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipmentYou will be perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamicsYou will demonstrate competency in proper airway careYou will be able to assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative respiratory treatmentYou will exhibit competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunctionYou will function as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner and maintaining proper and accurate documentationYou will communicate regularly with physicians and nurses about patient care plans and updatesJob QualificationsExperienceAcute Care Hospital experience preferredEducationGraduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy programLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseCurrent certification as Basic Life Support (BLS) providerCurrent Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT StaffCurrent Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staffAdditional InformationMonthly Dept. Vol- 75-125 patientsTypes of Services- Leel 2 Trauma, Shock Trauma ICU, MICU, Oncology, NICUMust be able to enjoy fast paced/ high volume of critical careCulture- Positive, team orientedFTE s 166 RT s per shiftReports to Respiratory MgrDescription for Job Board: Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91