Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care to patients across diverse clinical settings. Your expertise will support patients with respiratory conditions, ensuring optimal oxygenation and ventilation, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing advanced respiratory therapy techniques to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.
Duties
- Assess patient respiratory status through detailed evaluation of vital signs, lung sounds, and physiology knowledge to determine appropriate therapy plans.
- Administer respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and medication delivery with precision and adherence to medical terminology standards.
- Manage ventilators and airway devices, ensuring proper functioning and patient safety during acute care procedures in ICU, PICU, OR, or emergency settings.
- Monitor patient responses during therapy sessions, adjusting ventilator settings and medications as needed based on patient assessment and clinical protocols.
- Document all interventions accurately in medical records, including vital signs, medication administration, and response to treatments, maintaining compliance with hospital policies.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in hospital medicine, trauma centers, outpatient clinics, and geriatrics units to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Respond swiftly to emergency situations involving airway management or critical care needs, demonstrating expertise in airway procedures and BLS (Basic Life Support).
Qualifications
- Valid licensure or certification as a Respiratory Therapist from an accredited program.
- Proven experience in hospital environments such as ICU, PICU, OR, or emergency medicine with a strong foundation in critical care experience.
- Knowledge of pulmonology principles, anatomy knowledge related to respiratory systems, and physiology knowledge essential for effective patient assessment.
- Hands-on experience with ventilator management and airway management techniques in acute care settings.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and medication administration protocols relevant to inpatient and outpatient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within Level I trauma centers or Level II trauma centers environments.
- Strong skills in vital signs monitoring, pulmonology procedures, and pediatric or geriatrics patient care preferred. Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate respiratory therapy that saves lives and improves health outcomes every day!
Pay: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
