Role Overview
Join the Respiratory Care Department as a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist, providing high-quality therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory services to inpatients and outpatients. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care within hospital and departmental guidelines. The therapist applies advanced clinical expertise, performs procedures such as mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab support, and serves as a resource for the healthcare team. They ensure patient safety with developmentally appropriate care, adhere to regulatory standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members
- Providing education and training on respiratory treatments to patients, families, and staff
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to standards and guidelines
- Applying advanced clinical skills, including critical care support like ECMO and BLS
Qualifications include an associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program, licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT, and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree. The role requires no prior experience or supervisory experience. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and more, supporting your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.