Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist Float provides patient assessment, care planning, and execution of therapeutic modalities such as aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management.
Key Responsibilities: Includes managing mechanical ventilators, assisting with intra-hospital transport, performing airway procedures, monitoring with non-invasive tools, and supporting discharge planning. They also collect arterial blood gases, maintain patient confidentiality, and serve as a Shift Coordinator and preceptor.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires graduate training, 2+ years of related experience, and the ability to float between multiple hospital locations. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and adherence to safety standards are essential.
Work Environment & Benefits: Typically performed in clinical settings with full benefits from day one, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and professional growth opportunities.
Additional Notes: The role involves working 12-hour shifts, with opportunities for day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays. The position emphasizes safety, collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning to enhance patient care.