Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Valley Health is recognized as one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, reflecting a commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist II participates on the clinical ladder, demonstrating professional practice and clinical expertise. This role cares for patients across all age groups—neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric—and provides services in accordance with physician orders, department policies, procedures, and protocols. Responsibilities include patient assessments, education, implementation of therapy, and evaluation of therapy effectiveness. The Respiratory Therapist II actively collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to communicate patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities per physician orders and/or protocols.
• Performs non-invasive SpO₂ monitoring through pulse oximetry (overnight studies, exercise, continuous, and spot checks).
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and setup.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Provides a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff at shift end.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care.
• 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification (AHA-approved).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Qualifications

• Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform under non-routine conditions and complex situations.
• Alignment with Valley Health’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to work well with patient family members to ensure comfort and respect.
• Professional attitude at all times.
• Ability to handle moderate to high-stress situations calmly and conscientiously.

Qualifications for Respiratory Therapist II

• 6 annual CEUs.
• One recommendation of peer support.
• Cross-trained to work in multiple areas (e.g., critical care, cardiopulmonary rehab, NICU).
• Minimum of 4 hours of community service or one annual PDSA, committee, or performance improvement project (approved by leadership).
• One year of critical care experience.

Pay

$29.40 - $44.10 per hour.

Benefits

• Zero-deductible health plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Retirement savings match.
• Employee Assistance Program (emotional wellbeing support).
• Healthy U: An incentive-based wellness program.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account for childcare.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional development opportunities.
• On-campus dining discounts and other regional employer perks.