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Merrimack Health

Respiratory Therapist RRT

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Lawrence, KS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$67,315 / year median in Kansas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, Supervisors and Charge Therapists, the RT is responsible for respiratory care delivery to the patient population. This requires the use of advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations for newborns through geriatrics. Responsibilities include critical care, general patient care assignments, and related patient care plans.

Education and Requirements:

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS, ACLS and NRP are required.