Role: Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care in a clinical setting, including patient assessments, care planning, and therapy execution.
Key Duties:
- Perform and document patient assessments, establish care plans, and communicate with the healthcare team.
- Administer routine and advanced respiratory therapies, including aerosolized medications, oxygen, secretion management, and artificial airway care.
- Manage mechanical ventilators, monitor non-invasive devices, and assist with procedures like fiberoptic bronchoscopy and invasive line placements.
- Provide patient and family education on disease management, assist with intra-hospital transport, and support discharge planning for respiratory needs.
- Collect arterial blood gases, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Assist in emergent airway management and acute care scenarios, functioning as Charge role after one year.
- Serve as a preceptor for students and new staff, and support intra-hospital transport of patients.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Respiratory Therapy.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to float between multiple hospital locations and shifts.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical skills.
Additional Information: The role offers full benefits, competitive pay with shift differentials, relocation assistance, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and excellence.