Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Job Description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Summary

Provide respiratory care for patients with prolonged acute illness—ventilator management, trach care, weaning, and patient/family education—in a long-term acute care hospital.

Key Duties

• Initiate/monitor mechanical ventilation (invasive & non-invasive)

• Manage tracheostomies and artificial airways

• Administer respiratory treatments (meds, aerosol, chest physio, suctioning)

• Perform diagnostic procedures (ABGs, pulse-oximetry, pulmonary function tests)

• Educate patients/families on care and safety

• Document care, maintain equipment, follow protocols & infection control

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or equivalent state licensure

• ACLS, BLS certification (AHA)

• Experience in ventilator and trach care (LTAC or similar highly preferred)

• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills

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