Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist I to provide high-quality respiratory care in our campus health setting.

You will assess patients, administer therapies, and manage ventilator support across diverse populations. You will interpret ABGs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families on respiratory care needs while upholding evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT).
• Strong arterial blood gas interpretation skills.
• Experience with ventilator therapy and respiratory equipment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate therapies
• Administer treatments and support effective airway and ventilation management
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain ventilators and respiratory equipment
• Interpret arterial blood gases and integrate results into patient care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support treatment plans
• Educate patients, families, and learners on respiratory care needs

Skills

Respiratory assessment

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Team collaboration

Education/communication

Education

RRT credential

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Provide high-quality respiratory care in an academic health center by performing patient assessments and delivering therapeutic respiratory interventions. Manage and operate ventilators and other respiratory equipment for diverse patient populations.

Key duties

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate therapies
• Administer treatments and support effective airway and ventilation management
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain ventilators and respiratory equipment
• Interpret arterial blood gases and integrate results into patient care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support treatment plans
• Educate patients, families, and learners on respiratory care needs

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical respiratory assessment and intervention skills
• Proficiency interpreting arterial blood gases
• Ability to safely manage ventilator therapy and respiratory equipment
• Effective teamwork, communication, and patient/family education skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement