About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

A Respiratory Therapist (PRN) provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory care and help ensure continuity of care in a cost-effective manner.

• Assess and monitor cardiopulmonary status and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Deliver respiratory treatments and therapies (oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management)
• Manage and monitor ventilators, perform weaning assessments and troubleshooting per protocols
• Obtain and interpret diagnostic data (e.g., ABGs), document findings, and communicate results to the care team
• Provide patient and family education related to respiratory care and equipment use
• Participate in quality improvement, infection control, and safe-practice initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow unit policies and procedures

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Qualifications

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field
• Preferred: Previous hospital or acute care experience and additional NBRC specialty credentials
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with clinical documentation workflows
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement

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Licenses & Certifications

• National Board for Respiratory Care entry-level certification (CRT) required prior to first day of employment
• Valid state permission/permit to practice (permanent or temporary) required prior to first day of employment
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required upon hire or by the end of one year and must be maintained throughout employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within 90 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire or within 6 months (site-determined)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable
• Additional life support certifications may be required depending on site of hire

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Compensation & Schedule

• Position type: Permanent, Part-time / PRN (flexible shifts)
• Estimated annual pay (as listed by the source): $56,173 per year — estimated. This figure is provided for informational purposes and is not a guarantee of pay. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, credentials, shift differentials, and site-specific policies.

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Additional Important Information

• This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship — our client will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. The client does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
• You will be employed by the confidential client; Careertakes supports the hiring process as a third-party recruiter.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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