Role Summary: This full-time Respiratory Therapist position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, assessments, and education in a clinical environment. The therapist will perform routine therapies, manage mechanical ventilators, assist with invasive procedures, and ensure patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include intra-hospital transport, acute airway management, monitoring, and discharge planning, with opportunities to serve as a shift coordinator and preceptor.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires a graduate of a specialty training program and at least 2 years of related experience. Must be able to float between multiple hospital locations, work 12-hour shifts, and handle day or night shifts, including holidays and weekends. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards are essential.
Key Duties:
- Perform and document thorough patient assessments and establish care plans.
- Administer therapies such as oxygen, aerosolized medications, and secretion management.
- Manage mechanical ventilators and monitor patient status using non-invasive devices.
- Assist in airway management, invasive monitoring, and intra-hospital patient transport.
- Provide patient and family education on disease management.
- Contribute to discharge planning and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Serve as a preceptor or shift coordinator when designated.