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Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatric

Ascension·Austin, Texas

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Deliver specialized direct patient care to children with acute and chronic respiratory insufficiencies. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, respond to emergency codes, and educate families on respiratory health.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Austin,
  • TX
  • Facility:
  • Dell
  • Children's
  • Medical
  • Center
  • Department/Specialty:
  • Pediatric
  • Respiratory
  • Care
  • Schedule: Night shift | PRN

Life at Ascension

Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • How you’ll make an impact in this role Deliver specialized direct patient care as a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist, evaluating and treating children with acute and chronic respiratory insufficiencies.
  • Assess pediatric patients and develop individualized care plans, implementing advanced respiratory therapy modalities to improve clinical outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate pediatric respiratory care, support quality improvement initiatives, and enhance patient safety.
  • Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, home care strategies, and community resources to strengthen long-term health outcomes.
  • Respond to emergency code situations, providing critical respiratory support and life-saving interventions for pediatric patients. .

What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Austin, Texas
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 147 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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