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Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Austin, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Staff Location: Home Health - Austin Department: Equipment & Supplies-Austin Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: The Home Health Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory services to the homebound patient including clinical application of ventilation, oxygen, suction, and apnea monitoring. Ensures proper respiratory care is provided to patients through instruction of patient/family, direct care and follow up. Member of healthcare team providing integrated services to the patient. Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year program with at least one year of clinical respiratory experience Must possess effective communication and strong clinical assessment skills RRT (NBRC) Valid Texas Driver's License BLS certification About Us: Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. The Home Health Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory services to the homebound patient including clinical application of ventilation, oxygen, suction, and apnea monitoring. Ensures proper respiratory care is provided to patients through instruction of patient/family, direct care and follow up. Member of healthcare team providing integrated services to the patient. Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year program with at least one year of clinical respiratory experience Must possess effective communication and strong clinical assessment skills RRT (NBRC) Valid Texas Driver's License BLS certification Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID ea2ab9fc11081001f461a13efc360000. Posted job title: HH Respiratory Therapist About Cook Children's Health Care System About Cook Children's When you work here, you grow here. Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don't otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities. Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' 1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home. Apply now and be part of this magic. Benefits Holiday Pay Continuing Education 403b retirement plan Pet insurance Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Life insurance Discount program Employee assistance programsa25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b