Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians
• Specialize in emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care areas
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and administer medications
• Perform patient assessments and understand hemodynamic monitoring implications
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all respiratory care procedures
• Verify respiratory care physician orders and provide accurate patient reports
• Attend department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of respiratory care instruments and equipment
• Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation and suction techniques
• Assist with intubation procedures and artificial airways management
• Perform arterial blood gas draws
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients
• Interpret flow volumes and pressure volume curves for clinical changes
• Complete required continuous training and education requirements
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements
• Perform patient charge reconciliation and payroll time verification
• Translate medications into appropriate neonatal and pediatric doses
• Assess geriatric patients for special needs and age-appropriate care
• Must be graduate of COARC approved Respiratory Care Program with CRT credential
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
• NRP certification required within 6 months of hire
• At least one year respiratory experience in hospital setting required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Adhere to facility dress code policies and procedures