Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RRT) Acute

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

12d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. The therapist provides patient education on therapies and medication use and performs physiotherapy and related treatments. The position reports to the Director or Manager of Department and serves patients ranging from neonates through older adults.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of Alabama.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education when ordered.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapies; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment.
• Respond to codes and emergent calls, assess patient condition, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educate patients and families about illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintain storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, perform preventive maintenance on, and calibrate respiratory equipment.
• Perform responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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
• Education Level: Associate degree