Role Overview
Provides comprehensive respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, serving as a resource within the healthcare team. Ensures patient safety through effective, age-appropriate care while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
- Communicates effectively with team members via documentation and handoffs.
- Educates patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established protocols, applying advanced clinical skills.
- Supports specialized responsibilities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and cardiopulmonary rehab as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT), Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS).
- No prior experience required; ability to perform multiple duties with effective time management.
Key Duties
- Independently apply clinical respiratory expertise.
- Participate in continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to deliver age-appropriate patient care.