Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Job Type: Full-Time (Days)

About the Role

Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments.

Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
• Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Populations Served

• Neonate
• Infant
• Early Childhood
• Late Childhood
• Adolescent
• Young Adult
• Middle Adult
• Older Adult

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, reaching, kneeling, repetitive hand/arm movements, and keyboard entry.
• Occasional sitting, squatting, running; rare climbing.
• Possible exposure to biological and chemical hazards (blood/body fluids; gases/vapors/fumes; hazardous medications).
• Latex exposure may occur.

Protected Health Information Accessed

• Demographic
• Clinical
• Insurance
• Financial
• Complete Medical Record

Exposure

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Financial Protection & PTO

• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being

• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).

Professional Development

• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.