Respiratory Therapist

Health Marketing; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide evidence-based respiratory care in acute and chronic settings. You will assess patients, perform therapies, manage ventilators, and interpret ABGs, contributing to ED/ICU care.

Collaborating with physicians and nurses, you will educate patients and families, document progress in the EMR, and respond effectively to emergencies. NC-based hospital environment with team-focused care.

Qualifications

• RRT certification or eligibility to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical care skills.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and ABGs.
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies.
• Clear communication for patient education and interdisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions.
• Perform respiratory treatments and manage ventilators and related equipment.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Assist with emergency responses in ED, ICU, and inpatient units.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Document clinical care and patient progress in the EMR.

Skills

RRT certification

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Critical care

Emergency response

Patient education

Interdisciplinary coordination

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides safe, evidence-based respiratory care for acute and chronic patients.

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions.
• Perform respiratory treatments and manage ventilators and related equipment.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Assist with emergency responses in ED, ICU, and inpatient units.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Document clinical care and patient progress in the EMR.

Qualifications & skills:

RRT certification/eligibility to practice as a Respiratory Therapist, strong clinical assessment and critical care skills, proficiency with ventilator management and ABGs, ability to respond effectively during emergencies, and clear communication for patient education and interdisciplinary coordination.