Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)

Job Type: Nonexempt, Fulltime

Job Schedule: Nights

Your experience matters 

 Canyon Vista Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, committed to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County - a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We're comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90 completed in 2015.

How you'll contribute 

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions in an acute care hospital setting. This role conducts diagnostic assessments, including lung capacity measurements, bedside PFTs, EKGs, and blood gas analysis, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. The therapist delivers and evaluates respiratory therapies, responds to emergency and code situations, and provides patient and family education on respiratory health and medication use. Responsibilities also include maintaining and calibrating equipment, managing respiratory care supplies, and supporting performance improvement initiatives. Serving a full range of patient populations-from neonates to older adults-the therapist ensures high‑quality, evidence‑based care while adhering to safety standards and regulatory guidelines. 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Applicants should have 

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required

• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in state of practice required

• Basic Life Support certification is required

• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire

• NRP preferred

Connect with our Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, [email protected]. Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health! 

More about 

Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 100 bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise community since 1963. Licensed by Medicare, the State of Arizona, and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Canyon Vista Medical Center sets the standard for excellence in health care in southeastern Arizona.

• Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification. 

• Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce that its Advanced Wound Care Center has been recognized with five national awards from Healogics®, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. Benchmarked against 650 clinics nationwide, the center received the Center of Distinction, Robert A. Warriner III, M.D. Clinical Excellence Award, President's Circle Award, and the 2024 Center of the Year Award-Healogics' highest honor.

• Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates CVMC's achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

EEOC Statement

"Canyon Vista Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.