Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Community Health

Lifepoint Health®; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Free gym memberships

Job summary

Lourdes Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across units. The role emphasizes bedside assessments, lung capacity testing, and responding to respiratory emergencies with a collaborative team approach.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy with CRT/RRT certification and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. A strong commitment to ongoing education and patient safety is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs.
• Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance.
• Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

PFT equipment

EKG equipment

Job description

Lourdes Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across units. The role emphasizes bedside assessments, lung capacity testing, and responding to respiratory emergencies with a collaborative team approach.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy with CRT/RRT certification and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. A strong commitment to ongoing education and patient safety is required.