Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Participates on the clinical ladder Cares for patients in various age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders Responsible for patient assessments, patient education, and implementation of therapy Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry Performs airway clearance therapy Performs basic operations in the EHR system Performs regular assessment rounds Performs equipment cleaning and set up Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators Responds and participates in various emergency situations Responsible for providing a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end Requirements Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required Strong motivational, time management, and organization skills required Strong verbal communication skills required Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required 20 CEUs bi-annually (VA State Requirement) required. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments, therapy implementation, and mechanical ventilator management while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with patients and healthcare teams. Highest-signal resume keywords Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) BLS Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Mechanical Ventilator Management Patient Education ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Assessment Therapy Implementation Airway Clearance Therapy Arterial Puncture Blood Gas Analysis Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Procedures SpO2 Monitoring EHR System Operations Emergency Response Equipment Cleaning and Setup Soft Skills Time Management Organization Skills Verbal Communication Professional Attitude Stress Management Certifications & Qualifications Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) BLS Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Industry Keywords Patient Care Therapy Modalities Clinical Ladder Healthcare Compliance Patient Comfort Valley Health Mission and Values #J-18808-Ljbffr