Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Lifepoint Health • Roxboro, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Respiratory Therapist (CRT) provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across all age groups. This role performs diagnostic testing, administers and evaluates ordered therapies, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized plans of care. The Respiratory Therapist responds to emergent situations, including codes, educates patients and families, maintains respiratory equipment and supplies, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical record while adhering to evidence‑based practices and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensure is required
• Basic Life Support certification is required

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and PALS preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across all age groups.
• Performs diagnostic testing.
• Administers and evaluates ordered therapies.
• Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Responds to emergent situations, including codes.
• Educates patients and families.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Adheres to evidence‑based practices and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time 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 package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree