Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a top Healthcare client.

This core clinical role coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care, consistent with state and specialty standards. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, with a focus on monitoring and managing patients receiving both invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and meticulously document patient assessments, including evaluating breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to accurately evaluate the need for, and the patient's response to, prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Administer a full range of respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation, and assist with the safe placement of artificial airways.
• Monitor patient therapeutic response, promptly notifying the provider and intervening appropriately in the event of an unintended response.
• Respond immediately to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.
• Assist with the safe transportation of ventilator-dependent patients within the hospital environment.

Requirements

Education

• Completion of an accredited respiratory care program is required (implied by licensure/certification requirements).

Experience

• Prior experience in acute care or critical care settings is strongly preferred (implied by ventilation and emergent response duties).

Certifications/Licenses

• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State) credential is required.
• Candidates with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential will be considered.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Skills

• Proven clinical competency in managing and documenting patient assessment and response to therapy.
• Expertise in the application, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanical ventilation.
• Strong ability to function effectively during emergent patient situations and resuscitations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.