Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT
Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization
that invests in you as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT?
At St. David's South Austin 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.
Benefits St. David's South Austin 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 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 (tuition, student loan,
certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague
recognition program - Time 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 Benefits Note:
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 Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT like you to be a
part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Respiratory
Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients
through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and
noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll
have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from
experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable,
collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing
professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling,
you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care,
continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on
patient health every day. Your role will include: - Assessing
respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath
sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory
interventions. - Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing
oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance
techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care,
and acute settings. - Managing ventilation and airways by assisting
with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive
and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and
responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies. - Supporting
patients and the care team by educating patients and families,
serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and
nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when
needed. - Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up,
operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness
and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients
safely; and following all infection-prevention standards. What
qualifications you will need: - Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be
obtained within 90 days of employment start date - Basic Cardiac
Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start
date - (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist -
(RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner - Associate
Degree St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of
St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility
offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our
services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the
area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced
trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac,
stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn
care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of
Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is
affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer
advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung
surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery,
colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals
in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to
detect early stage lung cancer. 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT 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.
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