Respiratory Therapist, Certified (RT)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Lifepoint Health as a Respiratory Therapist, Certified (RT) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and notify the physician for appropriate intervention.
- Perform arterial punctures to obtain ABG samples; recognize potential complications and contraindications.
- Perform EKGs, document/report results per department procedure, route to requesting providers, and file reports appropriately.
- Comprehensive
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA
- approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
- Current CPR certification (BLS required; ACLS per unit requirements or preferred).
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Lifepoint Health as a Respiratory Therapist, Certified (RT).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Lifepoint Health 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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Oxygen Therapy, Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Tracheal Suctioning, Arterial Punctures, ABG Sampling, EKG Acquisition, Pain Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive respiratory care including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation management, and diagnostic testing. Monitor patient responses and communicate findings to the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based practice.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Short-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
2d ago
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