Role Overview
Provides direct patient respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital guidelines. Utilizes advanced clinical expertise to serve as a resource to the healthcare team, ensuring patient safety through effective, developmentally appropriate care while adhering to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Effective communication, documentation, and collaborative teamwork.
- Education and training for patients, families, students, and staff, utilizing diverse learning styles.
- Continuous professional development and multitasking with effective time management.
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established standards and troubleshooting as needed.
- Supporting advanced clinical roles such as ECMO, ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Qualifications include an associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT), and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and possess advanced clinical skills.
Key skills involve strong communication, clinical expertise, patient safety focus, and the ability to educate others. The role offers various shift options and sign-on bonuses, with opportunities for growth and development in a highly respected, collaborative environment.