PRN RRT - Respiratory Care

Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. PRN - Inpatient
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients experiencing cardiopulmonary disorders within our inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the goal of restoring optimal respiratory function and quality of life for our patients.

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, including pulmonary function testing, interpretation of blood gas results, and evaluation of patient response to treatments.
Treatment Delivery: Provide a range of respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, mechanical ventilation management, and airway clearance techniques.
Educate patients and family members about respiratory conditions, self-management techniques, and proper use of respiratory equipment.
Accurately maintain patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and responses to therapy.
Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to create and monitor integrated care plans.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the safe and proper operation of respiratory equipment, including calibration and troubleshooting.

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current, unencumbered license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state where currently practicing.
Education, Training, and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care or inpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.
Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management.

Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)