Respiratory Therapist, Certified

About the Role

Lourdes Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a mission‑driven team dedicated to making communities healthier. The role involves providing quality respiratory care, educating patients and families, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Perform bedside pulmonary function tests (PFTs), EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
• Deliver and evaluate patient response to therapy according to the plan of care.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Respond to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance, providing rapid assessment and intervention.
• Educate patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Stock and distribute respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintain storage areas with required levels and equipment.
• Clean, sterilize, maintain, and calibrate respiratory equipment.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (required).
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (required).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications (preferred).

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage with tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Hourly range: $30.68 – $46.51.

Schedule

Full‑Time, on‑site, varied shift schedule; Union position.