Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment, primarily in critical care settings. They perform procedures such as ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, and pulmonary diagnostics. The therapist collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring high-quality, safe, and evidence-based patient care. In addition to clinical duties, they educate patients, families, and staff, and participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver compassionate, team-oriented patient care with a focus on safety and quality
- Perform assessments, verify orders, and administer therapies including aerosolized medications, oxygen, and medical gases
- Manage ventilators, interpret waveforms, and handle airway procedures like intubation and extubation
- Conduct arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary diagnostics
- Educate patients and mentor new staff and students
- Ensure compliance with policies, promote performance improvement, and support evidence-based practices
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)
- Certifications: NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, and ACLS
- 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills; proficiency with computer systems