Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position Overview

This position involves providing respiratory care in an inpatient acute care setting with patient populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric, excluding neonatal care. The role includes a 6-day rotation schedule of 12-hour shifts, with periods of 6 days on followed by 8 days off.

Schedule

• Shifts: 3 × 12-hour shifts
• Rotation: 6 on / 8 off
• Day Shift: Outpatient diagnostics during the day
• Call: None
• Weekend & Holiday Requirements: Based on schedule

Patient Population

The selected candidate will work within an inpatient acute care environment, managing patients with a variety of diagnoses, such as:

• COPD exacerbations
• Pneumonia
• COVID-19
• Ventilator management (rarely needed)

Equipment & Systems

• EMR: Meditech
• Ventilators: Dräger / CareFusion Vela

Orientation

The position includes two shadow shifts: one on the day shift and one on the night shift.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years of respiratory therapy experience

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in respiratory therapy
• Experience in Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) settings

Required Credentials:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred over Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Additional Requirements:

• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) experience is required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is not required

Floating Requirements

The role may require floating across various patient populations, covering age ranges from pediatric (not neonatal) to geriatric.