Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care to diverse patient populations across multiple care settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise in respiratory therapy, critical care, and emergency medicine to improve patient outcomes. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments, including intensive care units, emergency departments, pediatric and adult clinics, and surgical suites. Your dedication to patient-centered care and clinical excellence will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Duties

• Assess patients’ respiratory status through detailed evaluations of vital signs, oxygenation levels, and lung function tests.
• Administer respiratory treatments such as aerosol therapies, oxygen therapy, and medication delivery with precision and compassion.
• Manage ventilator support for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, ensuring optimal settings and monitoring for stability.
• Perform airway management procedures including intubation, extubation, and suctioning in emergency and routine situations.
• Monitor patients’ physiological responses during procedures, adjusting therapy plans based on physiology knowledge and patient assessment findings.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop individualized respiratory care plans aligned with hospital protocols and best practices.
• Document all interventions accurately in medical records while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and medical terminology standards.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies such as airway obstructions or acute respiratory distress in critical care environments like ICU or Level I trauma centers.
• Participate in ongoing education related to pulmonology advances, anatomy knowledge, and critical care techniques to ensure clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from an accredited certifying body.
• Proven experience in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU settings, or Level I/II trauma centers demonstrating proficiency in acute care scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pulmonology, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Hands-on experience with ventilator management, airway management techniques, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring.
• Familiarity with pediatric (pediatrics) and geriatric (geriatrics) patient populations within inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in high-stakes environments such as ORs or critical care units.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and educating patients about respiratory therapies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications like Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are preferred but not mandatory. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering innovative respiratory solutions that save lives every day!

Pay: $72,758.40 - $89,752.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person