Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Join our organization and experience a workplace where every team member is valued and trusted. Advance your career with a company dedicated to providing compassionate and respectful care, recognizing the unique worth of each individual. We invite you to apply for the following position: Full-Time Respiratory Therapist at our facility.

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, career, and retirement needs of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical insurance that covers many essential services at little to no cost, including prescription drugs, behavioral health services, free telemedicine, and AirMed medical transport.
• Options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident and critical illness coverage), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions ranging from 3% to 9% based on tenure.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Support for families through fertility and family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support, including tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Benefit eligibility may differ by location.

We are looking for a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist to join our team and help us maintain high standards of patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, we would love to hear from you!

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for coordinating and delivering exceptional, patient-focused respiratory care in line with departmental needs and state regulations. As an essential member of the patient care team, you will conduct various diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures while monitoring patients on both invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conducting and documenting patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure, as well as performing diagnostic tests to determine the necessity and effectiveness of respiratory therapy.
• Administering respiratory therapies such as oxygen delivery, aerosol medication, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assisting with the placement of artificial airways and managing mechanical ventilation.
• Monitoring patients for therapeutic responses and notifying providers of any adverse reactions.
• Assisting in the transportation of patients who require ventilatory support.
• Responding to emergency situations to ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation efforts.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within six months of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within six months of starting employment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or state-level Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner certification.
• Associate Degree or completion of a vocational program.

Our facility has been delivering quality healthcare since 1915, providing patients with access to skilled physicians and advanced technology. With over a century of healthcare innovation, we are recognized as a leading acute care provider in our region. Our hospital has received accolades from the Joint Commission and the American Association of Respiratory Care, and our emergency department is accredited for stroke and chest pain care.

At our organization, we foster a culture of care that extends to our patients, staff, and community. We are dedicated to supporting one another, ensuring that our patients receive the safest and most compassionate care possible.

We have been honored as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® multiple times and have invested significantly in charitable care and support for the uninsured.

If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply for the Full-Time Respiratory Therapist position. We review applications promptly and will reach out to highly qualified candidates directly. We are conducting interviews—apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.