Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights

About the role

Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and treatment, within hospital and department guidelines. Applies advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team while ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate and compliant care. This role offers exposure to complex clinical environments, including specialty areas like lung transplantation, and recognizes clinical excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with team members through documentation and handoffs.
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff about respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, troubleshooting as needed, following standards and policies.
• Demonstrates advanced skills supporting ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep labs, and other specialized services.
• Acts as a resource, promotes continuous learning, and manages multiple duties efficiently.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Bachelor's preferred).
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
  • Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• No previous experience required; strong clinical knowledge and collaborative attitude essential.