Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - FT - Night
Core
Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under physician supervision.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator operation, arterial blood gas analysis, bronchopulmonary hygiene, basic life support, patient monitoring, respiratory formula calculation
Preferred skills
ACLS certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration equipment, aerosol equipment, EMR systems
Responsibilities
Operate mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment, monitor patient physiological status and vital signs, administer inhalants and medications per physician orders, perform basic life support and emergency response, document patient care in EMR, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment, educate patients and families on respiratory disorders
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff