Respiratory Therapist Job Description Template

Job title

Respiratory Therapist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable respiratory therapist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will assess patients’ breathing, oxygen levels and lung sounds, give aerosol, inhaler and oxygen therapy and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ breathing, oxygen levels and lung sounds
• Give aerosol, inhaler and oxygen therapy
• Set up, monitor and adjust mechanical ventilators
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases
• Respond to codes, rapid responses and intubations
• Perform pulmonary function and spirometry tests
• Teach patients to use inhalers and home equipment
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of mechanical ventilation management and arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation
• Calm under pressure and teamwork
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• ACLS, PALS and NRP
• Experience with mechanical ventilators

Skills

• Aerosol and oxygen therapy
• Airway management
• Pulmonary function testing
• Patient assessment
• Critical thinking
• Patient education

Work environment and schedule

Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals, especially ICUs, emergency departments and neonatal units. Others work in sleep labs, pulmonary rehab, long-term acute care and home medical equipment companies. Therapists walk long distances and respond to emergencies. Hospital therapists often work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.