Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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, performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The RRT is a vital member of the patient care team, responsible for monitoring patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and has the unique opportunity to elevate skills in the Vascular Access arena.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and meticulously document comprehensive patient assessments, including monitoring breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct specialized diagnostic procedures to accurately evaluate the need for, and the patient's response to, 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 as required.
• Monitor patient for 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 a two-year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree or equivalent) is required.

Experience

• Experience is flexible; New Graduates are welcome if they have recently passed their boards or are waiting on their official license, with no prior respiratory experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and NBRC certification are REQUIRED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS or BCLS Instructor) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS or ACLS Instructor) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or PALS Instructor) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitate (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Skills

• Demonstrated clinical competency in performing patient assessments and a variety of respiratory care therapies.
• Proven ability to initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation in an acute care setting.
• Strong professional communication and collaboration skills for responding to emergent patient situations.

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.