Respiratory Therapist, Certified

LifePoint Health

$63K — $96K *
Pasco, WA 99301In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
  • Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice.
  • BCLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting lung capacity and blood samples.

Responsibilities

  • Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
  • Deliver and evaluate patient response to therapy per plan of care.
  • Respond to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance.
  • Educate patients and families about illness management and community resources.
  • Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes.
  • Stock and distribute respiratory care supplies and maintain storage areas.
  • Perform cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating of equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits with multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Financial protection including life, accident, and critical illness insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and PTO.
  • Opportunities for financial and career growth with tuition assistance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Employee well-being programs such as free gym memberships and mental health services.
  • Professional development with ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule: Full-Time | Union 

How you’ll contribute 

Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:

  • Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.

  • Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.

  • Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.

  • Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.

  • Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.

  • Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.

  • Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.

  • Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

  • Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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 — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

  • 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.

What we’re looking for 

Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.

License: Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.


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

Hourly range: $30.68 - $46.51

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