Respiratory Therapist - per diem

Respiratory TherapistActs as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff. Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients - Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures - Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team - Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapyQualificationsEducationAssociate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferredLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceRespiratory Care 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.- Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.- Strong communication skills.- Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.- May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.