Role Summary: A Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides comprehensive respiratory care, including patient assessments, treatment planning, and execution of therapies such as aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation. They communicate with the healthcare team, educate patients and families, and assist with emergency airway management and intra-hospital transports. The role involves managing monitoring devices, collecting blood gases, and supporting invasive procedures like bronchoscopy and line placements. They also serve as shift coordinators and preceptors, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires graduation from a specialty training program. Candidates should possess strong assessment, communication, and technical skills, with the ability to perform and document treatments accurately. Experience with ventilator management, patient education, and intra-hospital transport is essential. Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment, collaborate with team members, and adhere to safety standards is critical.
Key Duties:
- Assess patient respiratory needs and develop care plans
- Perform and document therapies including aerosolized medications, oxygen, and ventilation
- Manage mechanical ventilators and non-invasive monitoring devices
- Provide patient and family education on disease management
- Assist with invasive procedures and intra-hospital patient transport
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and institutional standards
- Support discharge planning and respiratory DME management
- Function as a shift coordinator and preceptor as assigned
Join a team dedicated to compassionate, innovative, and safe patient care, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.