Provide direct patient care across all aspects of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and monitor respiratory therapy and related treatments.
- Consult with physicians on the effectiveness of therapy and make recommendations.
- Serve as an advanced resource to physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care.
- Perform assigned duties to support patient care and team operations.
Qualifications
- Critical care experience preferred.
- Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC).
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license that meets state requirements.
- For Emergency Room roles, PALS required; ACLS preferred.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 10 lbs; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling; use of respiratory care equipment.