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Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – PRN Nights | Acute Care & Ventilator Support

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Job Title:  Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – PRN Nights | Acute Care & Ventilator Support

Job Type:  PRN (As Needed) | On-Site | Night Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages.

The therapist will evaluate, treat, monitor, and educate patients with pulmonary and cardiac conditions while working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Respiratory Care

  • Administer respiratory therapy treatments as prescribed, including aerosol treatments, oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other respiratory procedures

  • Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and document findings in a timely manner

  • Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate recommendations to physicians as needed

  • Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator support, CPAP, and

BiPAP therapy

  • Assist in establishing and maintaining airways during respiratory or cardiac emergencies

Equipment Management

  • Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment

  • Ensure proper functioning of ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP machines, pulse oximeters, blood gas analyzers, and related equipment

Patient Education & Documentation

  • Educate patients and families regarding respiratory conditions, treatments, and equipment use

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, patient responses, and procedures performed

Cardiology Services

  • Perform EKGs, stress testing, and Holter monitoring procedures

Team Collaboration

  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care

  • Respond promptly to patient and team needs

Required Qualifications

Education:

Licensure:

Certification:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (required)

Knowledge:

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an

acute care setting

  • Experience working with acute care, emergency services, hospice, outpatient services, and cardiopulmonary patients

  • Experience with ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, and

arterial blood gas analysis

Certifications Required

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • State Respiratory Therapist License

  • BLS Certification

  • ACLS Certification

Work Environment

  • Setting:  Hospital / Acute Care Setting

  • Schedule:  PRN (As Needed) | Night Shift

  • Patient Population:  Patients of all ages with pulmonary and cardiac conditions

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Ready to Join Our Respiratory Care Team?

If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist with an RRT credential, active state license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications – and you are available for PRN night shifts in an acute care setting – apply today.

**[**Point of Contact

Jane Roy

Business Development Manager

P: 409-230-8844

E:  jane.roy@firman-solutions.com

A: 2766 Duniven Cir Suite 206 Amarillo TX 79109**]**

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