Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Respiratory Therapist in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
- provide high-level care for patients with complex respiratory insufficiencies.
- Implement and monitor respiratory equipment and advanced care modalities.
- Provide intervention during code situations and life-critical events.
Requirements
- Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits & Compensation
- matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro
- rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension
- paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well
- date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Perform evaluations and provide high
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Ascension as a Respiratory Therapist.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Ascension a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Ascension is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Treatment Planning, Respiratory Equipment Monitoring, Advanced Care Modalities, Protocol Adjustment, Patient Education, Family Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves performing evaluations and delivering high-level care for patients experiencing complex respiratory insufficiencies, which includes analyzing needs to determine treatment types and frequencies. Responsibilities also cover implementing and monitoring respiratory equipment, auditing ...
Benefits package: Health coverage, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription coverage, HSA options, FSA options, Employer-matched 403(b), Planning resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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