Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN

Company: St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits St. David's North 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 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. - Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny - Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Retirement readiness and rollover 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) Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP), the Respiratory Therapy Student Technician will administer noninvasive respiratory care /therapy to patients as ordered by the attending physician; and perform noninvasive diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor or Respiratory Therapy Charge Therapist participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers and monitors respiratory therapy treatments - Administers therapy according to established departmental policy - Responds immediately to Code Blue codes and Rapid Response calls and correctly manages the airway and external compressions under the direct supervision of a licensed RCP - Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies - Consult Charge therapist when in doubt about a procedure or situation Records pertinent information on patient medical record - Accurately documents all respiratory care interventions intravenous during assigned shift - Maintains up-to-date departmental records - Enters charges per shift for service performed/provided - Gives knowledgeable and accurate shift report to oncoming shift Performs noninvasive diagnostic tests and non-invasive respiratory therapy, i.e. nebulizer therapy - Performs bedside spirometry and accurately records results - Performs peak flow, inspiratory and expiratory force and vital capacity measurements - Monitors pulse oximetry - Performs EKGs as ordered Administers and monitors continuous oxygen therapy - Sets up oxygen new starts according to departmental policy within 20 minutes of notification - Monitors all continuous oxygen therapy, according to departmental policy - Performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and calibration of Respiratory Therapy equipment as required - Employee’s conduct must reflect the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program. - Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction. - Other duties as assigned. What qualifications you will need: - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date - High school diploma or equivalent or higher level of education. Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program. Active student status must be maintained and documented. - Must be presently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program, pursuant to Texas licensure required; BLS certification as per SDH policy. St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and St. David’s Surgical Hospital. St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a 460 bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas. The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David’s Children’s Hospital. The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients. St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95 bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30 private rooms, 10 rooms for very small babies, and 10 beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35 labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas’ first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95 postpartum beds, 20 antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program. St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24-hour emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified child-life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David’s Children’s Hospital offers many pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology, among others. 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. {{"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder}} If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 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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