Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT
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Job Description
Schedule: PRN Variable
Job Location Type: In-person
Your Experience Matters
At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.
More About Our Team
Join our front-line experts in respiratory care. A close team with a passion for optimize our patients respiratory health.
How you’ll contribute
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who excels in this role:
- Accurately identifies patient needs
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
- Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
- Assess and respond to emergency situations where respiratory distress is occurring
- Ventilator Management
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
Also Offers
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part time employees to further education.
What we’re looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a dedication to being the first line of defense for patients fighting for their next breath, driven by the passion to apply life-saving skills and cutting-edge technology to restore hope and health.
Applicants possess an associates’ degree from an accredited school. Additional
requirements include:
- Current state RRT License
- Basic Life Support certification is required or obtained during the first week of hire.
- ACLS, NPR, and PALS are required within twelve months of hire.
- One year of experience preferred
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Meaghan Price by emailing Meaghan.price@lpnt.net.
EEOC Statement
“ Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for accurately identifying patient needs and providing care appropriate to the patient's condition and age, including performing timely documentation related to medical necessity. This role also requires assessing and responding to emergency situations involving respiratory distress and managing ventilators.
Requirements
Applicants must possess an associate's degree from an accredited school and hold a current state RRT License, along with required certifications. One year of experience is preferred for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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