Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Certifications Required:ACLSBLSCRTState LicensedRequired Skills:Adult Critical CareEmergency Department ExperienceExtubationNasal Airway PlacementNasal Airway SuctioningOral Airway PlacementOral/Nasal SuctioningPulmonary HygieneSputum Specimen CollectionTracheostomy Care/ManagementAerosol TherapyInhaled SteroidsVentilator ManagementHigh-Pressure Alarm TroubleshootingMechanical Ventilation WeaningArterial Blood Gas (ABG) InterpretationPatient Diagnoses:Experience with the use of Phillips V60 BiPAP, BiPAP Vision, and Teleflex High Flow Nasal Cannulas is preferred.Unit Details:This role is located in a small community hospital's respiratory therapy department where you will manage patients with emphysema, asthma, and other respiratory diseases. Responsibilities include:Non-invasive ventilationHigh flow oxygen therapyAerosol therapyABG draws and analysisChest physiotherapyInvasive ventilation is stabilized in the emergency room and subsequently transported to a sister facility.Shift Details:This position primarily involves 12-hour shifts, either from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. An additional 8-hour shift is scheduled on Fridays, creating an 80-hour work pay period. On Friday nights, on-call duties are required from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.Equipment Used:Servo ILTV 1200Technology Experience:EPIC experience is required for this position.