Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, mainly in critical care settings, involving medication administration, ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality patient care through assessments, therapy planning, and collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Perform procedures such as aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary diagnostics.
- Educate patients and support system, mentor new staff, and contribute to staff development.
- Ensure safety and quality by promoting accurate documentation, electronic health records, medication safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Participate in invasive and non-invasive procedures, and promote evidence-based practices.
- Assist in invasive procedures and pulmonary testing, ensuring adherence to policies and standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
- Certifications: NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS (required upon hire).
- 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and computer skills.
Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and grow your career while making a difference in patient lives.