Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Lifepoint Health • Louisburg, NC

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About The Position

Maria Parham Franklin is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.

Maria Parham Franklin is proud to serve the residents of Louisburg, North
Carolina, and surrounding communities with compassionate, high‑quality care.
Backed by a trusted network of physicians and caregivers, the Franklin location
is recognized for its commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and
personalized care. We take pride in getting to know each patient as an
individual and creating care plans tailored to their unique needs. Maria Parham
Franklin offers essential services including emergency care, adult and geriatric
behavioral health, outpatient imaging, and laboratory services—delivering
reliable, community‑focused healthcare close to home.

A Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) 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.

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

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) licensure is required
• (BCLS) Basic Life Support certification is required
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire
• Ability to successfully complete the skills competency checklist within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• 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 while adhering 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree