Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. The Respiratory Therapist will assess patients, administer respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, perform diagnostic testing, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, nebulizer treatments, and airway clearance therapies.
- Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems.
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analyze results.
- Conduct pulmonary function testing and other respiratory diagnostic procedures as assigned.
- Respond to emergency situations, including rapid response and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Code Blue).
- Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments, equipment use, and disease management.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
- Active state Respiratory Therapist license if required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Current ACLS certification required or obtained within facility guidelines.
- NRP and PALS certifications preferred or required based on patient population.
- Minimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ventilator management, respiratory care procedures, and critical care practices.
- Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.
Pay Rate
$55.13 - $60.01/hour
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