Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a collaborative respiratory care team at a flagship hospital within a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community service. The system includes a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions — offering a clinically rich environment with genuine breadth of acuity. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for experienced candidates, and the position is scheduled for full-time days.
Perks and Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Respiratory Therapists
- Full-time, day-shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-service acute care hospital within a six-hospital regional health system serving the greater San Antonio community
- System includes a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit — RT coverage may extend to pediatric and neonatal populations
- Comprehensive cancer care network and robust ambulatory services on the broader campus
- Performs the full spectrum of cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and respiratory care interventions per established policy and under Medical Director oversight
- Quality control responsibilities include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
- Electronic documentation of all care rendered with verbal and written handoff to oncoming staff
- Active participation in Performance Improvement activities
- Emergency response duties as part of the respiratory care team
- Affiliated with the Baptist School of Health Professions — a teaching and professional development environment
Qualifications
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care Program required
- Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) state license required
- 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)
- Active Healthcare Provider BLS (ARC or AHA) required at hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
- AHA PALS required within 60 days of hire or transfer if covering pediatric patients
- AHA NRP required within 60 days of hire or transfer if covering NICU
- Prior hospital respiratory care experience preferred
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major cities. The city is home to a vibrant cultural scene rooted in deep Hispanic heritage, world-class dining along the River Walk, the historic Alamo, and professional sports. Outdoor enthusiasts have easy access to the Texas Hill Country, natural swimming holes, and state parks, while families benefit from a wide range of highly regarded public and private school options and major university campuses throughout the metro.