Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT? At St. David's Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsSt. David's Medical Center 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 wellbeing401(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 stockFamily 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 moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime 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 BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT like you to be a part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsAdministers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician.Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, itiates, monitors andmaintainsmechanically ventilated patientsAssistswith placement of artificial airwaysPerforms and documents patient assessment including but not limited to breath sounds, airwaypatencyand cuff pressure at least once per shiftVerifies and documents ventilator functionand patient status q4h minimumAssistswith transportation of ventilator-dependent patientsAssistsat deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilizationAdministers andmonitorsrespiratory care treatmentsAdministers therapy according toestablisheddepartmental policyEvaluates patient within 2 hours of notification of respiratory therapy orders and initiates as statedInstructs patient and family members in proper methods of respiratory therapyAt end of shift, assures assigned areas are stocked asrequiredResponds promptly to treatment needs in Emergency DepartmentRespondsimmediatelytoemergencycodes and correctly manages the airway and external compressionsRespondsimmediatelyto allemergentpatient situations including but not limited to Rapid Response, Stroke Alert,StemiAlert and Trauma Alert.Promptly sets up oxygen new starts per department policyFollows established hospital and departmental infection control policiesRecords pertinent information in patient’s medical recordAccurately documents all respiratory care interventions during assigned shiftDocuments patient and family educationMaintains up-to-date departmental recordsEnters charges per shift for services performed/providedProvides oncoming shift with current andaccuratepatient reportPerforms noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests and monitoringPerforms arterial blood gas sampling and analyses and communicates “critical” valuesimmediatelyper department policyPerforms pulmonary function tests ordered in pulmonary function laboratory and reports tests within 3 hoursPerforms beside spirometry and accurately records resultsPerforms peak flow, inspiratory and expiratory force, vital capacity measurements and accurately records resultsMonitors pulse oximetry, transcutaneous C02 and end-tidal C0P2 levelsPerforms EKGs as orderedPerforms cleaning, preventive maintenance and calibration of RC equipment asrequiredCleans, assembles, verifies function of ventilators and documents same prior to patient useCleans,calibratesand maintains PFT equipment per manufacturing specifications and department policy.Perform arterial blood gas instrumentation calibration and maintenance per CAP requirementsCalibrates and troubleshoots TCM and oxygen analyzersFunctions as respiratory care protocol assessorAssesses patient per physician-approved criteria (RCP) within 1 hour of receipt of order and documents sameWrites correct therapy orders based onaccuratetriage score in physician’s order sheet under “RCP”Delivers initial therapies as orderedReassesses patient within establishedtime frame, changing therapy asindicatedand documents sameConveys all RCP therapies -initialand changes - toappropriate staffmembers and documents same in departmental records.What qualifications you will need:Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateBasic Cardiac Life Support(NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist(RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/PractitionerHigh School Graduate / GED, or Vocational School GraduateSt. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet? hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.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.Good people beget good people.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2026-02-23