Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Work in an all-adult, acute care, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Confirm physician orders, assess for appropriateness, and ensure quality patient care
• Assess, evaluate, document, and monitor patients for tolerance and response to therapy and treatment
• Explain treatment procedures to patients and address any concerns or questions
• Perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures per department policy or protocol
• Respond to emergencies and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Set up and maintain all equipment and administer medical gases and medications
• Assist with stocking of supplies and drugs and complete appropriate billing information
• Participate in patient care teams and quality improvement programs
• Primary devices include PB 980 ventilator, PB 840 ventilator, V60 noninvasive ventilator, Epoc handheld analyzer, and ParaPac Plus transport ventilator
• Epic experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; CRT accepted if Registry Eligible with appropriate experience
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off
• Interview required - please list available dates and times in the comment section