Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, including medication administration, ventilator management, and patient assessments, primarily in critical care settings. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams, educating patients and families, and participating in staff development and training of new employees. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, safe, and evidence-based patient care while promoting a supportive and team-oriented environment.
Key Duties:
- Perform patient assessments and therapies such as aerosolized medications, airway management, and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Manage ventilators, including weaning and waveform interpretation.
- Educate patients, families, and new staff members, ensuring understanding of treatment plans.
- Assist with invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, documentation accuracy, and quality initiatives.
- Support a positive work environment and promote performance improvement efforts.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or RCP.
- 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and provide excellent customer service.