Role Overview:
Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital and department guidelines. Applies advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team, and ensures patient safety through developmentally appropriate care that complies with quality standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicates effectively, documenting and collaborating with the healthcare team.
- Provides education on respiratory treatments to patients, families, students, and staff, utilizing diverse learning styles.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per standards, troubleshooting as needed.
- Demonstrates advanced skills supporting procedures like ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and more.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), RRT, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS).
- Experience not required; demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge is essential.
Additional qualities include strong communication, ongoing learning, and the ability to prioritize multiple duties efficiently.
This role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more, aimed at supporting overall well-being and professional growth.