Role Overview
Provides direct respiratory care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital and department guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team, ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate care while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicates effectively through documentation and collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse teaching methods.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures following established standards and guidelines, utilizing clinical knowledge to troubleshoot as needed.
- Supports advanced clinical tasks such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
- Continuously seeks learning opportunities and manages multiple duties efficiently.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licenses and certifications including Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- Experience not required; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Details
This role offers full-time night shifts with rotating weekends. A sign-on bonus is available. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more, supporting overall well-being and professional growth.