Role: Respiratory Therapist II responsible for delivering advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality patient care through assessments, therapy planning, and execution, including ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas sampling.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, verify orders, and educate patients and families about care plans.
- Mentor and precept new staff, students, and peers to promote professional development.
- Ensure a safe environment by promoting accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to performance improvement initiatives.
- Participate in invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics, contributing to continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
- Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or RCP.
- 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, relationship-building with healthcare professionals, computer proficiency, and strong assessment skills.