Respiratory Therapist, Certified (CRT)

LifePoint Health

$73K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within six months of hire
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver routine therapy as directed by a senior therapist.
  • Respond to codes and urgent assistance calls.
  • Assess patient conditions and provide appropriate treatment.
  • Monitor, record, and communicate patient health status.
  • Educate patients and families on illnesses and community resources.
  • Manage respiratory care supplies and medical gas distribution.
  • Maintain and sterilize equipment, ensuring proper functioning.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees.
  • Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off including 10 days per year and 8 paid holidays.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Wellness programs covering mental, physical, and financial health.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Is A Union Position

Your experience matters

How you'll contribute
  • A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:
  • Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.
  • Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
  • Monitors, records, and communication patient condition.
  • Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
  • Monitors, receives stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
  • Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
  • Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and perform preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.


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 a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
  • 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.

What we're looking for
  • Associate's degree
  • (BLS) Basic Life Support required one month from hire/transfer date (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support six months from hire/transfer date; (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support six months from hire/transfer date, NRP

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing [email protected]

Hourly range: $35.14- $53.26

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