Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you seeking more fulfilling career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with your current employer? We are thrilled to present a fantastic chance for you to join our organization, a leading provider in the healthcare sector.

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Position Overview and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be pivotal in assisting patients through both routine and critical care situations. Your responsibilities will include conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation in various healthcare environments. You will benefit from cutting-edge respiratory technology, mentorship from seasoned RT leaders, and the backing of a reliable, collaborative team dedicated to your success and ongoing professional development. With a consistent and predictable schedule, you will have the stability and resources necessary to provide exceptional care, enhance your skills, and make a significant impact on patient health daily.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Evaluating respiratory conditions by conducting focused assessments, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and identifying the need for respiratory interventions.
• Administering evidence-based therapies by delivering oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Overseeing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placements, initiating and adjusting both invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and reacting swiftly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Assisting patients and the healthcare team by educating patients and their families, serving as a clinical resource, collaborating with physicians and nurses, and aiding in the stabilization of newborns during deliveries when necessary.
• Ensuring equipment safety and maintenance by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory devices; guaranteeing readiness and preventive maintenance; safely transporting ventilated patients; and adhering to all infection prevention protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• State certification as a Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP).
• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT-State).

No travel is required for this position.

A minimum of 1 year of experience is required.

Benefits

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

• Extensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support , including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs for paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement options , including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with a nursing college.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Established in 1974, our facility is a 340-bed community hospital providing services in cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's health, and operates a 24/7 emergency department. Our organization consists of three community campuses and a free-standing emergency center. Founded by a group of independent physicians dedicated to delivering high-quality care in an accessible community setting, we remain committed to providing the best possible care for our patients.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If you are in search of a role that offers both satisfaction and opportunities for personal growth, we encourage you to apply for the Registered Respiratory Therapist position. We review all applications promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your potential and 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.