# Respiratory Therapist

> Cooperidge Consulting Firm · Hudson, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-11-07

**Salary:** USD 60,000–80,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare Professionals

## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an ambitious **Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)** for a top **Healthcare** client.

This role requires a dedicated professional to autonomously evaluate the respiratory needs of assigned patients, develop, and implement comprehensive Respiratory Care Plans. The therapist applies high-quality, continuous care to patients of all ages, operating and maintaining critical equipment in a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered outcomes.  
  
**Job Responsibilities**

-   Evaluate the respiratory needs of patients and autonomously develop and implement the individualized Respiratory Care Plan.
-   Take full responsibility for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short- and long-term mechanical ventilation.
-   Set up and administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to a diverse patient population of all ages.
-   Maintain all department and hospital records, accurately entering information into the hospital computer system for therapies administered.
-   Demonstrate self-direction and strong independent judgment, particularly in the absence of the full-time Team Leader.
-   Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support each other and ensure excellent, coordinated patient care.
-   Perform tasks requiring frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving to deliver care and manage equipment.

## Requirements

### Education

-   Completion of a Vocational/Technical program or an AMA approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree) is required.
-   Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

### Experience

-   Prior experience in acute care settings is strongly preferred (implied by the ventilation responsibilities).

### Certifications/Licenses

-   **Current Florida State License as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is required.**
-   Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) health care provider certification is required.
-   Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are required within **six (6) months of hire**.

### Skills

-   Proven ability to be self-directed and demonstrate strong autonomous judgment in a clinical setting.
-   Expertise in the application and operation of acute care mechanical ventilators.
-   Physical ability to perform work requiring frequent standing, bending, reaching, and moving.

## Benefits

-   Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
-   Comprehensive **medical, dental, and vision insurance**.
-   **Life insurance** and **disability coverage**.
-   **401(k)** retirement plan with employer match.
-   **Paid time off** — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
-   Continuing education and **professional development** opportunities.
-   Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

## Apply

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