Respiratory Therapist CRT

Job Summary As the Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies, and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Key Responsibilities Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care, including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents, and incubators. Administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs. Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures, and blood gas analysis. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general acceptance of treatment. Perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date. Associate Degree. (CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner. One year of experience strongly preferred. 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% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 TriStar Centennial Medical Center