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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Nights

HealthcareFull-time

About the Role

Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following hospital and departmental guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource within the patient care team, and ensures patient safety through age-appropriate, quality-compliant care.

Responsibilities

  • Communicates effectively with the healthcare team through documentation, handoffs, and collaboration.
  • Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
  • Maintains accountability, seeks continuous learning, prioritizes tasks, and manages time efficiently.
  • Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards and guidelines, troubleshooting as needed.
  • Supports advanced clinical responsibilities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and CPR, among others.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Licenses and certifications including Basic Cardiovascular Life Support, Respiratory Care Practitioner, and RRT.
  • Strong communication, clinical, and critical care skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid time off

Offers opportunities for professional growth with comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes continuous learning, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory and quality standards.

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