Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) Job Type: Nonexempt, Fulltime Job Schedule: Nights Your experience matters Canyon Vista Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, committed to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County – a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We’re comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90 completed in 2015. How you’ll contribute The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions in an acute care hospital setting. This role conducts diagnostic assessments, including lung capacity measurements, bedside PFTs, EKGs, and blood gas analysis, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. The therapist delivers and evaluates respiratory therapies, responds to emergency and code situations, and provides patient and family education on respiratory health and medication use. Responsibilities also include maintaining and calibrating equipment, managing respiratory care supplies, and supporting performance improvement initiatives. Serving a full range of patient populations—from neonates to older adults—the therapist ensures high‑quality, evidence‑based care while adhering to safety standards and regulatory guidelines. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Applicants should have Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in state of practice required
• Basic Life Support certification is required
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire
• NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions in an acute care hospital setting
• conducts diagnostic assessments, including lung capacity measurements, bedside PFTs, EKGs, and blood gas analysis
• collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• delivers and evaluates respiratory therapies
• responds to emergency and code situations
• provides patient and family education on respiratory health and medication use
• maintaining and calibrating equipment
• managing respiratory care supplies
• supporting performance improvement initiatives
• ensures high‑quality, evidence‑based care while adhering to safety standards and regulatory guidelines

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees