Role Overview: Responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering respiratory care to patients, including performing patient assessments, establishing care plans, and communicating with the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities: Administering therapies such as aerosolized medications, oxygen, and secretion management; managing mechanical ventilators; providing patient and family education; assisting with invasive procedures like bronchoscopy and line placements; ensuring safety and regulatory compliance; and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a specialty training program in respiratory therapy. Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, treatment modalities, and emergency airway management. Skilled in using advanced equipment, collaborating with medical teams, and adhering to standards of care.
Work Environment & Benefits: Typically performed in a clinical setting with opportunities for professional growth. Offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance from day one, flexible savings plans, paid time off, educational assistance, wellness programs, and support for work-life balance.
Additional Information: Emphasizes a collaborative, innovative, and patient-centered approach, with a focus on safety, excellence, and continuous learning.