Respiratory Therapist

About this role

Job Posting Title: Respiratory Therapist ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: PURPOSE The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. This role involves conducting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and administering respiratory therapy to improve lung function and manage respiratory conditions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Assessment and Diagnosis • Conducts physical examinations and diagnostic tests to evaluate lung capacity and blood gas levels. • Analyzes patient data to determine the severity of respiratory conditions. • Consults with physicians to develop and modify patient treatment plans. Therapy Administration • Administers respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy. • Connects patients to ventilators and monitors their responses. • Provides emergency respiratory care, including external cardiac massage and artificial respiration. Patient Education • Educates patients on the use of respiratory equipment and medications. • Instructs patients on breathing exercises and techniques to improve lung function. • Provides guidance on lifestyle changes to manage respiratory conditions. Equipment Management • Sets up and operates therapeutic gas administration equipment and mechanical ventilators. • Ensures proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment. • Regularly checks and calibrates equipment to meet safety standards. Collaboration and Communication • Works closely with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care. • Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers. • Documents patient progress and treatment outcomes in medical records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field • At least 2 year(s) of experience in respiratory care. • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.

Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field • At least 5 year(s) of experience in respiratory care, preferably acute • Advanced certifications in respiratory care. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

SALARY RANGE $70,000 + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT • Standard office equipment • Repetitive use of a keyboard • May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials • Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor • Letter of interest

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a

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