Respiratory Therapist

About This Role

This role is for a Respiratory Therapist who will provide compassionate and excellent respiratory care to chronic, critically ill patients in a critical illness recovery hospital. The RT will evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and perform key respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Promote continuous quality improvement
• Teach and counsel patients and families

Requirements

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent
• Proof of graduation (college transcript/diploma preferred or high school/GED)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date
• Current state licensure
• ACLS within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire)

Qualifications

• college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED
• Entry level

Nice to Have

• One (1) year of related experience

Benefits

Certifications