Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• 1 year of RRT experience. Experience doesn't have to be acute, LTAC or other settings.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory
• State licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date

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