Role Overview: Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and clinical standards. Acts as a leader and care coordinator by developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory plans of care, collaborating with physicians and clinicians, and serving as a respiratory consultant across hospital departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and evaluate respiratory care plans using evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in invasive and non-invasive procedures and equipment.
- Manage respiratory medications, clinical chemistries, and artificial airway procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient discharge planning.
- Provide education to patients, families, and clinical team members, including orientation and training.
- Prioritize care during high-acuity situations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper equipment maintenance.
- Utilize hospital information systems effectively and adhere to infection prevention policies.
- Assist with patient transports and perform routine clinical tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licenses and certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, and Georgia Respiratory Care license, all required upon hire.
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory care experience; 2+ years in critical care preferred.
- Skills include basic respiratory modalities, ventilator care and weaning, tracheostomy management, ABG collection, and EKG interpretation. Endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy assistance are preferred.