RT (Respiratory Therapist)

Job Description

Job Description

If you are a Respiratory Therapist ready for a change, enjoy challenging cases, and want to make a difference in your community, we have an opportunity for you at Landmark Hospital of Columbia! 

We are expanding our team of talented Respiratory Therapists (RT) and encourage you to apply today!

Why join Landmark Hospitals?

• We have complex cases that will use all your clinical skills as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - your skills will grow at Landmark!
• Our RT team functions as a vital and valued member of our dedicated multi-disciplinary team; your voice is heard!
• The RT team thrives in Landmark’s positive work environment and the complex cases in this critical care environment.  You will be supported & you will make a difference!

• We offer comprehensive benefits  and PTO for full-time staff, along with competitive pay and shift differentials.  
  • Hourly rates from $32 - $50 depending on experience
  • Shift differentials available for Night and Weekend Shifts
  • For highly experienced full-time RT candidates, we are also offering up to a $15000  sign-on bonus .
  • Tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness are available after 1 year of full time employment

If this type of environment intrigues you, apply today!  We have employment opportunities for PRN or Full-time, and Day, Night, and Weekend shifts available.  Our scheduling is online and flexible.

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Summary:  Must possess the knowledge and skill to administer all forms of respiratory assistance and treatment responsibilities assigned to the Department of Respiratory Therapy. 

Shifts Available:

• Nights, Days, and Weekends are available, with full-time, part-time, and PRN available.   
• Our Full-time staff works 3 shifts a week (12-hour shifts) while PRN must commit to at least 1 shift a pay period.  

Respiratory Therapist Key Duties: 

• Function as a resource in all patient care areas and have frequent contact with patients, often critical in nature
• Participate in Code Blue teams, rapid response teams, formulate patient care plans, and perform various invasive procedures
• Manage and administer respiratory medications and therapeutic medical gases
• Recognize interrelationships between vital signs, physiological activity, and pathological changes, analyzing and taking appropriate action
• Observing patient monitoring equipment as it relates to patient pathopsychological activity and responding appropriately
• Utilize independent judgment and actions in many tasks

  Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

• Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) License 
• Minimum 1 year of acute hospital experience, critical care preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
• Team, detail, and goal-oriented
• Positive, professional, and empathetic demeanor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

What is it like to work at Landmark Hospitals?Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and work with experienced, understanding leaders who listen to and value clinician interaction.  The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through:

• Focus : Our facilities have an average of 30–35 beds, allowing our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families. 
• Multi-Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, which helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment.  Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration.
• Growth and Skills Leverage : Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients.  
• Patient Centered: Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person 
• Multi-Facility System Support : As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards to improve patient outcomes. 

While it may seem like a little thing, we also have free and convenient parking too!

If you enjoy working in a vibrant, critical care atmosphere with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate patient care, JOIN US!

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.