Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. Responsibilities Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. Monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify the provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients. Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Neonate Resuscitation must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑RRT). Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State). Associate Degree. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support , including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3%–9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr