Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

Job Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a top Healthcare client.

This core clinical role coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care, performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The RRT is a vital member of the patient care team, responsible for monitoring patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and has the unique opportunity to elevate skills in the Vascular Access arena .

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and meticulously document comprehensive patient assessments, including monitoring breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct specialized diagnostic procedures to accurately evaluate the need for, and the patient's response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer a full range of respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation, and assist with the safe placement of artificial airways as required.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response, promptly notifying the provider and intervening appropriately in the event of an unintended response.
• Respond immediately to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.
• Assist with the safe transportation of ventilator-dependent patients within the hospital environment.
  

Requirements

Education

• Completion of a two-year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree or equivalent) is required.

Experience

• Experience is flexible; New Graduates are welcome if they have recently passed their boards or are waiting on their official license, with no prior respiratory experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and NBRC certification are REQUIRED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS or BCLS Instructor) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS or ACLS Instructor) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or PALS Instructor) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitate (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Skills

• Demonstrated clinical competency in performing patient assessments and a variety of respiratory care therapies.
• Proven ability to initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation in an acute care setting.
• Strong professional communication and collaboration skills for responding to emergent patient situations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance .
• Life insurance and disability coverage .
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.