Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT), Acute
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Job Description
Saint Mary’s Regional Health System
Location: 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801
Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Acute
Shift: FT | Days | Sa-M | 6a-6p
Your Experience Matters
Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
A meaningful opportunity to support patients across all ages with high quality respiratory care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced clinical environment, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence based care.
About the Role
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop effective treatment plans. This position plays a vital role in emergency response, patient education, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
How You’ll Contribute
- Conduct diagnostic testing, including bedside, EKGs, blood gas analysis, and tobacco cessation education.
- Deliver respiratory therapies, monitor patient response, and communicate changes in condition.
- Respond to codes and emergent respiratory calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health, medication use, and illness management.
- Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment, manage supplies, and support performance improvement efforts.
- Provide care across neonatal through older adult populations while ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- RRT/CRT license in the state of practice.
- BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments with exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
- Strong critical thinking skills, reliability, and a commitment to patient centered care.
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 for full-time and part-time employees.
- 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.
EEOC Statement
Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing-related conditions while performing diagnostic testing and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans. They also respond to emergency codes and provide education to patients and families regarding respiratory health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid RRT/CRT license. Required certifications include BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT), Acute at Lifepoint Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $105k (middle half $81k–$115k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arkansas index 86.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Arkansas | 55 active | 3,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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