ASRT | Advanced Respiratory Therapist

Advanced Respiratory Therapist

Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region as an Advanced Respiratory Therapist. This role offers a flexible schedule with a mix of day and night 12-hour shifts, designed to provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients.

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver a wide range of respiratory services under physician orders, including oxygen and aerosol therapies, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation. You will plan, implement, and evaluate therapy effectiveness while collaborating closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and timely respiratory care, assessing patient needs and interpreting test results to develop treatment plans.
• Administer therapies such as bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises, and monitor physiological responses.
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring proper function through regular inspections.
• Participate in discharge planning by educating patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and assistive equipment.
• Contribute to departmental policies, training programs, and workflow coordination within the care team.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum of two years of acute care respiratory therapy experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current unrestricted state Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within six months of hire.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of respiratory care theories and clinical skills.
• Ability to assess and tailor treatments across all age groups, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Proficient in using respiratory therapy equipment and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Capable of working independently with sound judgment and prioritization.

Work Environment and Benefits

This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical and dental coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. Enjoy the balance of a small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and nature viewing in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region.