Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Company: North Central Baptist Hospitals
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Who We Are/n /n /n /n /n We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community./n /n /n /n /n /n Our Story/n /n /n /n /n /n We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care./n /n /n /n /n /n We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others./n /n /n /n /n /n Our Impact Today/n /n /n /n /n /n Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions./n /n /n /n /n /n Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions./n /n /n /n /n /n Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day./n /n This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. /n /n Summary /n /n Coordinates assignments of Respiratory Care Staff. Provides supervision of staff in the absence of Coordinator/Director. Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. /n Education: MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program Experience: MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year of respiratory care clinical experience. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Supervisory experience Certifications: REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002) REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering pedi AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering nicu LI-GF2 Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. /n /nEmployment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status./nTenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. /nTenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. /nE-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify /nThe employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations./n /n2503019109 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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