Role: Certified Respiratory Therapist responsible for assessing patient respiratory needs, developing care plans, and performing various treatments including aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management.
Responsibilities: Conduct thorough patient assessments, manage mechanical ventilators, assist with procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive monitoring, and provide age-specific education on disease management. Ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards, maintain patient confidentiality, and support intra-hospital patient transport. Collaborate with medical teams and adhere to protocols for quality care.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program, with proficiency in therapeutic modalities, ventilator management, and arterial blood gas sampling. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards are essential.
Key Duties: Patient assessment, treatment execution, emergency airway management, documentation, procedural assistance, and intra-hospital transport. The role involves working in a clinical environment with a focus on evidence-based, protocol-driven care and collaborative practice with healthcare professionals.