Local Allied & Therapy Respiratory Therapist, ICU Pay up to $1,332/WK

Respiratory Therapist ICU

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. In this role, you will provide critical respiratory care to patients with severe breathing disorders or life-threatening conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes through advanced therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute or chronic respiratory conditions in the ICU setting.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and other life-support systems for critically ill patients.
• Administer aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory treatments as prescribed.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Respond to emergency situations, including rapid response or code blue events, to provide airway management and support.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document all treatments and progress in compliance with hospital policies.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use when transitioning out of the ICU.

Work Environment:

• Work in a fast-paced ICU environment that requires critical thinking and quick decision-making skills.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing life-saving care.
• Be prepared for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required in critical care settings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth through specialized training and certifications in critical care.
• A supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation in patient care delivery.

*This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.

Restores patient's pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy. Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests, assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription. Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants. Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.

Shift

07:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Hours

36 Hrs/Wk

Start date

2026-10-15

Length

13