Role: Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care, patient assessments, care planning, and education.
Responsibilities: Perform and document patient assessments, manage therapeutic modalities, initiate and oversee mechanical ventilation, assist with invasive procedures, monitor patient status, and support intra-hospital transport. Ensure safety compliance, maintain patient confidentiality, and act as a Shift Coordinator when designated. Serve as a preceptor for trainees and assist in discharge planning and emergency airway management.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate of Specialty Training Program, minimum of 2 years of related experience, ability to float between multiple hospital locations, and proficiency in patient assessment, ventilator management, and emergency response.
Key Duties: Conduct patient assessments, establish care plans, operate respiratory equipment, provide patient and family education, assist with procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance. Support team collaboration and participate in intra-hospital patient transport and emergency interventions.