Respiratory Therapist providing high-quality cardiopulmonary care in an academic health center serving diverse patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory assessments and evaluate patient status
- Administer respiratory therapies and treatments
- Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and related equipment
- Monitor and document patient responses, coordinating with physicians and nurses
- Educate patients and families on respiratory care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation
- Follow safety, infection-control, and clinical standards
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary procedures and respiratory therapy
- Proficiency in ventilator management and patient monitoring
- Excellent collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to support patient/family education
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety and infection prevention