Registered Respiratory Therapist

provides high-quality respiratory care for acute and critical care patients in a major teaching hospital. Key Duties Include Perform respiratory assessments and develop/evaluate patient care interventions. Administer breathing treatments and therapies per physician orders and evidence-based protocols. Manage and support ventilators and related respiratory equipment. Obtain arterial blood gas (ABG) samples and perform analysis. Respond to respiratory emergencies and rapid response calls. Document assessment findings, treatments, and results in the EMR. Educate patients and families on respiratory care and procedures. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Qualifications/skills: Registered Respiratory Therapy credentials, strong clinical assessment skills, ventilator/critical care experience, proficiency with ABG sampling and interpretation, and the ability to act quickly in emergencies while maintaining accurate EMR documentation. #J-18808-Ljbffr