<p>Westover Hills Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Respiratory Therapist for a permanent night-shift position within a large, faith-based health system that has served the community for more than 120 years. The Baptist Health System encompasses six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, and ambulatory services — giving RTs broad clinical exposure and genuine career mobility. A $15,000 sign-on bonus underscores the urgency and value placed on this hire.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$15,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time nights schedule — consistent shift structure within a high-acuity acute care hospital</li> <li>Full spectrum of respiratory care delivery: diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing, medication administration, and therapeutic treatments per established protocols</li> <li>Emergency response responsibilities — RTs are active participants in code and rapid-response situations</li> <li>Point-of-care testing: quality control and operation of i-STAT blood gas analyzers</li> <li>Electronic documentation of all services rendered with written and verbal handoff to oncoming staff</li> <li>Potential coverage across pediatric and NICU service lines within the broader Baptist Health System campus network</li> <li>Performance Improvement participation — RTs contribute to departmental quality initiatives</li> <li>System footprint includes six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with pediatric ED, a cancer care network, rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care Program required</li> <li>Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required</li> <li>Current CRT or RRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; renewal every five years (unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider BLS certification (ARC or AHA) required on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire</li> <li>AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role</li> <li>AHA PALS required within 60 days of hire or transfer if covering pediatric patients</li> <li>AHA NRP required within 60 days of hire or transfer if covering NICU</li> <li>Prior hospital respiratory care experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to other major cities, a warm climate, and a rich cultural heritage rooted in its Spanish colonial history. The city is home to world-class dining, the iconic River Walk, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country — a destination for hiking, cycling, and wine tourism. Excellent public and private school options, a strong military and healthcare economy, and no state income tax make San Antonio a compelling long-term home for healthcare professionals at any career stage.</p>