Respiratory Therapist

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide evidence-based respiratory care in acute care settings with a patient-first focus. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing ventilators, administering therapies, responding to emergencies, and educating patients and families.

Strong documentation in EMR and collaboration with the care team are essential. This position emphasizes compassionate, multidisciplinary collaboration to support diverse patient

Qualifications

• Current RRT credentials and strong clinical competence in respiratory care.
• Ability to operate ventilators and deliver therapies safely and effectively.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills in an EMR environment.
• Collaborative, compassionate approach to multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory assessments and develop/adjust care as needed.
• Manage ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient response.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and support rapid stabilization.
• Support multidisciplinary care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Document clinical findings and treatments thoroughly in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and home guidance.
• Help maintain safe, reliable equipment and related supplies.

Skills

RRT credential

Ventilator operation

Assessment & emergency response

Communication & education

EMR documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Provide evidence-based respiratory care in acute care settings with a patient-first focus.

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Provide evidence-based respiratory care in acute care settings with a patient-first focus.

Key Duties

• Conduct respiratory assessments and develop/adjust care as needed.
• Manage ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient response.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and support rapid stabilization.
• Support multidisciplinary care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Document clinical findings and treatments thoroughly in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and home guidance.
• Help maintain safe, reliable equipment and related supplies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RRT credentials and strong clinical competence in respiratory care.
• Ability to operate ventilators and deliver therapies safely and effectively.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills in an EMR environment.
• Collaborative, compassionate approach to multidisciplinary care.