Impactful Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem

Lifepoint Health®; Fort Mohave (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Valley View Medical Center in Fort Mohave, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to support patient care on a per diem basis. You’ll deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with physicians to optimize treatment plans.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in respiratory therapy, current RRT license in Arizona, and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy.
• Current registered respiratory therapist (RRT) license in the state of practice.
• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients with breathing-related conditions, perform diagnostic testing, and collaborate with physicians to develop and implement treatment.
• Provide patient education on therapies and medication use.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapies; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment.
• Respond to codes and emergent calls; assess patient condition and provide appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education.

Skills

RRT License

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Valley View Medical Center in Fort Mohave, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to support patient care on a per diem basis. You’ll deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with physicians to optimize treatment plans.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in respiratory therapy, current RRT license in Arizona, and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.