Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join a mission-driven, team-oriented healthcare environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care. This role is ideal for clinicians who value collaboration, clinical excellence, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. 

If you’re committed to providing exceptional respiratory care in a fast-paced acute setting and want to work with a team that puts people first, this opportunity delivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care for adult and pediatric patients
• Provide direct respiratory therapy services as assigned
• Manage ventilated patients, including ventilator setup, adjustment, and monitoring
• Perform tracheostomy care, airway management, suctioning, and cuff pressure monitoring
• Wean patients from mechanical ventilation per established protocols
• Accurately document all therapeutic and diagnostic activities in the medical record
• Assess the appropriateness of respiratory care orders and communicate variances with physicians
• Develop and manage individualized respiratory care plans based on patient assessment
• Participate in patient rounds and serve as a respiratory care resource to the healthcare team
• Educate patients and family members on treatment procedures and pulmonary health
• Respond to emergencies including cardiopulmonary arrest, performing CPR and airway care
• Perform equipment setup, troubleshooting, quality control, and maintenance
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement, safety, and process enhancements
• Participate in clinical education, in-services, and peer review activities
• Maintain clinical competency in accordance with professional standards

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care Technology preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant respiratory therapy experience
• Current state licensure and required credentials
• BLS and ACLS required
• PALS certification required (may be completed after hire)
• Ability to apply pediatric respiratory principles in a clinical setting
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of critical thinking and problem-solving

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• A collaborative, team-based work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development
• Meaningful, complex work that directly supports patient care and organizational mission

This Role Allows You To

• Practice advanced respiratory care in an acute clinical setting
• Work closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Support both adult and pediatric patient populations
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment daily
• Be part of a workplace that values professionalism, compassion, and accountability