The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management, ECG, oxygen therapy, and airway procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Key responsibilities:
- Performing respiratory therapy, interpreting physician orders, and customizing patient treatments.
- Managing ventilators, conducting routine checks, and responding to urgent needs.
- Documenting therapy, ventilator settings, and diagnostic tests accurately.
- Educating patients and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize care.
- Responding to emergencies and maintaining infection control standards.
- Performing bedside lab tests, airway management, and patient assessments.
- Participating in ongoing professional development, learning new equipment and procedures.
Qualifications include:
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
- CPR, ACLS, NRP, and BLS certifications within specified timeframes.
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant work experience.
Skills required: clinical expertise, patient advocacy, documentation accuracy, teamwork, and emergency response capabilities. The role emphasizes ongoing learning, professional growth, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.