Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 26-04088

NavitasPartners • Greenville, SC

2d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients in a critical care environment. This role requires strong clinical expertise in ventilator management, airway support, and respiratory therapies within high-acuity settings.

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license (state-specific, required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic Systems
• Certifications required: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Adult critical care respiratory support
• Ventilator management and weaning
• Airway management (extubation, tracheostomy care, suctioning)
• Oxygen therapy (high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP)
• Medication administration including bronchodilators, steroids, and aerosol therapies
• Nebulizer systems (handheld, T-piece, trach collar)

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments to adult and geriatric patients.
• Manage ventilators, including setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and weaning.
• Perform airway management procedures such as extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Administer respiratory medications via various delivery systems (nebulizers, inhalers, aerosol setups).
• Provide oxygen therapy including high-flow nasal cannula and trach collar systems.
• Monitor patient response and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams in critical care settings.
• Document patient care using systems such as Epic Systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees