<p>North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Respiratory Therapist for a permanent nights position within a large, faith-based health system that has served the community for more than 120 years. The system encompasses six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a school of health professions — giving RTs broad clinical exposure and genuine career development pathways. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for experienced candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Respiratory Therapists</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, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions</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 within an established, high-acuity respiratory care department</li> <li>Performs comprehensive diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing, medication administration, and therapeutic treatments per established protocols</li> <li>Responds to emergency situations across the hospital, including code and rapid-response events</li> <li>Operates and performs quality control on respiratory care equipment, including i-STAT point-of-care blood gas analyzers</li> <li>Prepares electronic documentation of all services rendered and provides written and verbal handoff reports to oncoming staff</li> <li>Coverage opportunities may include adult, pediatric, and NICU patient populations depending on assignment</li> <li>Part of a system that includes 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</li> <li>Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and maintains regulatory compliance competencies</li> <li>Works under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, and Coordinator/Team Leader</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care Program required</li> <li>Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) state 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 (ARC or AHA) required at 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 one of the largest and most culturally vibrant cities in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, a warm climate, and a rich blend of history, cuisine, and outdoor recreation. The city is home to the iconic River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Missions, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country — making it an appealing destination for clinicians who want an urban lifestyle without the price tag of coastal cities. Strong public and private school options, a robust arts and entertainment scene, and easy access to Austin and the broader South Texas region round out the quality of life here.</p>