Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) provides advanced respiratory care in critical settings, acting as a clinical resource and mentor to the respiratory therapy team. The role delivers expert support for complex cases, including ventilator management, intubation support, ECMO, and specialized pulmonary diagnostics.
Key duties:
- Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and other advanced respiratory therapies
- Assist physicians during complex airway and critical procedures, including intubation support and ECMO-related care
- Support and coordinate respiratory therapy activities across the care unit
- Ensure safe, appropriate use of respiratory equipment and related supplies
- Provide clinical mentorship and guidance to respiratory therapy staff
- Contribute to quality improvement, education, and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications/skills: Experienced RRT with advanced critical care competencies, strong procedural support skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to lead and mentor within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.