Respiratory Therapist, CRT

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# Respiratory Therapist, CRT

- Location: Erie, PA
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $25.83–$41.64 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:04:18.053Z

## Description

**Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist!**

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? ST Health Hamot is seeking a skilled professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional respiratory care. Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Your expertise will be utilized across all patient populations and service areas. If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
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