Role and Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital and departmental guidelines. Independently applies advanced clinical expertise and serves as a resource to the healthcare team. Ensures patient safety by delivering developmentally appropriate care while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
- Communicates effectively through documentation, handoffs, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
- Maintains accountability, seeks continuous learning, and manages multiple duties efficiently.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per established policies, troubleshooting as needed.
- Supports advanced clinical roles such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and life support therapies.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Licenses and certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, BLS.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- No prior experience required.
Key Attributes: Strong communication, teaching skills, clinical competence, and commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.