Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. This role involves conducting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and administering respiratory therapy to improve lung function and manage respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Diagnosis
• Therapy Administration
• Patient Education
• Equipment Management
• Collaboration and Communication

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
• At least 5 year(s) of experience in respiratory care, preferably acute
• Advanced certifications in respiratory care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Salary Range

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Environment/Equipment

• Standard office equipment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest