Role Overview
Provides direct patient respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation, adhering to hospital and departmental guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource within the patient care team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care while complying with quality and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Communicates effectively through documentation, handoffs, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
- Maintains accountability, seeks continuous learning, and manages multiple duties efficiently.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards, applying clinical knowledge to troubleshoot as needed.
- Supports advanced responsibilities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and BLS as required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT); licensure in basic cardiovascular life support.
- Ability to perform advanced clinical skills and procedures.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and educational skills.
Additional Details
- Multiple shift options available, including days and nights, with various employment types (PRN, part-time, full-time).
- Opportunities for sign-on bonuses based on position type.
- Offers exposure to specialized areas like lung transplantation and critical care.