Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments in critical care settings. They independently manage ventilators, perform airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality patient care, including aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, and oxygen therapy.
- Manage ventilator settings, weaning, and airway interventions such as intubation and tracheostomy care.
- Educate patients and support staff, including mentoring and precepting new employees and students.
- Participate in invasive and non-invasive procedures, pulmonary diagnostics, and cardiac service procedures.
- Ensure patient safety through accurate documentation, adherence to quality standards, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.
- Promote evidence-based practices and maintain compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
- Licenses and certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or RCP, all required upon hire.
- 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, and computer skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships.
Join a team dedicated to compassionate, excellence-driven healthcare, where your contributions make a meaningful impact.