Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

LifePoint Health

• $63K — $96K *
Pasco, WA 99301In-Person
Healthcare
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, NRP preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy preferred
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using blood gas analyzer
  • Deliver and evaluate patient responses to therapy per plan of care
  • Respond to emergency codes and provide rapid respiratory assessments
  • Educate patients and families on illness management
  • Evaluate respiratory care policies based on best practices
  • Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment and supplies
  • Participate in ongoing performance improvement and educational initiatives

Benefits

  • Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, and critical illness insurance
  • Higher education and certification tuition assistance
  • 401(k) retirement package with company match
  • Wellness programs including gym memberships and mental health services
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Schedule: Full-Time | Union

How you'll contribute

A 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.

Connect with a Recruiter
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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