Respiratory Therapist

Provides safe, effective respiratory care to patients in a rural hospital, including emergency, critical care, and inpatient settings. Assesses respiratory status, administers prescribed treatments, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support timely interventions and continuity of care.

Job Duties:

• Assess patients, monitor treatment response, and promptly report changes in condition.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol medications, airway clearance therapies, and other ordered respiratory treatments.
• Initiate, manage, and monitor invasive and noninvasive ventilation according to provider orders and hospital protocols.
• Perform airway care, suctioning, and blood gas collection and analysis within authorized scope.
• Respond to emergencies, assist with airway management and resuscitation, and support stabilization for transfer when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, educate patients and families, and follow infection prevention and equipment safety procedures.
• Work independently within scope and collaborate across departments; participate in quality improvement and assigned weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with a current state respiratory care license. RRT credential preferred. Current BLS required; ACLS and other certifications as required by hospital policy and patient population.

Training/Experience:

Acute or critical care experience preferred. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills required.

Skills/Qualifications:

• EMR/EHR Experience
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Professionalism
• Quality Focus