Role Overview:
Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within hospital and departmental guidelines. Applies advanced clinical expertise and scientific knowledge, serving as a resource to the healthcare team while ensuring patient safety with developmentally appropriate care. Communicates effectively through documentation and collaboration, and educates patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, troubleshooting as needed. Demonstrates advanced skills supporting activities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, and cardiopulmonary rehab. Maintains accountability for continuous learning and prioritizes multiple duties efficiently.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support
- Strong communication, education, and clinical troubleshooting skills
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field
Key Duties:
- Collaborate with healthcare team and document care
- Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapies
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per standards
- Support advanced clinical activities such as ECMO and ventilator management
- Maintain professional development and adhere to quality and safety protocols