Role Overview:
The Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of respiratory therapy procedures tailored to patients with diverse needs and conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate clinical competencies to deliver respiratory care effectively.
- Provide specialized care to adult, geriatric, neonatal, and pediatric populations.
- Collect and assess clinical data, review medical records, blood gases, and lab results.
- Interpret x-ray and radiology reports, discuss patient care with physicians, and make recommendations.
- Monitor patient responses to therapy, administer procedures promptly, and document all activities.
- Communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team and ensure equipment functions properly, troubleshooting as needed.
- Participate in clinical instruction of students and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program (required).
- Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state (required).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist License (required).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire (required).
- Strong knowledge of respiratory care techniques, equipment, and patient monitoring.
Experience: Not specified.