Full Job Description
Summary: The Certified Respiratory Therapist II at Suburban Hospital delivers safe, evidence-based respiratory care under medical direction across inpatient and outpatient settings. This position assesses, treats, and monitors patients with actual or potential cardiopulmonary compromise; administers oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and chest treatments; operates and troubleshoots ventilators and other respiratory equipment; documents care; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.
Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care, or a related field required. Must be a graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Required Licensure, Certification, Ongoing Training: Current Certified Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required. ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required where applicable based on the assigned clinical area and patient population.
Work Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in age-specific critical care required.
Salary Range: Minimum 32.62/hour - Maximum 53.81/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.