Permanent Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:
Pay: $30.34- $41.50 based on years of experience
ScheduleFull-time Mixed (Rotating Weekends)

Job Description.
The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Job Responsibilities:

• You will perform and document patient assessment including breath sounds airway patency and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies including oxygen delivery aerosol medication delivery and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate monitor and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
• Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate

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