Respiratory Therapist (Adult) - Graduating Students

$20K–$30K sign-on bonus for RRTs based on experience. Adult Respiratory Therapist role providing direct respiratory care, mechanical ventilation management, emergency response, and patient education. Full-time hospital position; location unspecified; suitable for graduating students/new grads. Permanent role; shift schedule varies per department (including nights/rotations). - RRT or CRT credential (or eligible for licensure) - Graduation from accredited respiratory therapy program - Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred - Ability to perform intubation support and manage mechanical ventilators - Available for clinical rotations/shifts and hospital credentialing

Overview:

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist performs direct patient care to patients in all aspects of respiratory care according to the physician’s orders/approved protocols, with consideration given to the age of the patient. The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system. The clinical work includes:

• Setting up and managing mechanical ventilation.
• Emergency care.
• Assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubations.
• Monitoring physiological responses to therapy.
• Educating patients and their families about their conditions.
• Teaching appropriate disease management techniques.

$20,000 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists with less than one year experience

$30,000 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists with more than one year experience