Role Overview: Responsible for delivering and managing respiratory care aligned with physician orders and clinical standards. Acts as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator, developing and modifying patient care plans based on evidence-based practices, protocols, and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops, evaluates, and adjusts respiratory care plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and clinicians.
- Demonstrates proficiency in invasive and non-invasive respiratory procedures and equipment.
- Serves as a respiratory consultant across hospital service lines and participates in daily patient rounds.
- Maintains knowledge of respiratory medications, clinical chemistries, and current industry guidelines.
- Provides emergency care, including establishing artificial airways, and participates in rapid response and resuscitation teams.
- Supports quality improvement initiatives and facilitates patient discharge, including education for patients and families.
- Mentors new employees and students, providing education to clinical teams, including physicians and nurses.
- Ensures documentation accuracy, manages clinical equipment, and follows infection prevention protocols.
- Participates in clinical research and manages priority care during high-acuity situations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
- Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT, and Georgia Respiratory Care license.
- Minimum of 2 years in critical care experience preferred.
- Strong communication, clinical, and patient-family-centered care skills.
- Ability to prioritize care, handle difficult situations, and use hospital information systems proficiently.