The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services to residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, including those requiring mechanical ventilation.
This role includes administering treatments, managing ventilator-dependent patients, monitoring patient conditions, and responding to respiratory emergencies.
The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, high-quality care in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
Clinical Respiratory Care:
- Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions
- Administer prescribed respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy
- Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy care
- Monitor and adjust ventilator settings
- Participate in ventilator weaning protocols
- Respond to respiratory emergencies and perform CPR as needed
Patient Care & Coordination:
- Educate patients and families on respiratory care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Participate in physician rounds
Documentation & Compliance:
- Document patient care and maintain compliance with regulations
- Complete shift handoff reports
Equipment & Inventory Management:
- Maintain respiratory equipment and monitor supplies
Team Collaboration:
- Communicate with healthcare teams and leadership
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Education & Licensure:
- Current Respiratory Therapy license
Certifications:
Experience & Skills:
- Experience with ventilator patients preferred
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Work in clinical healthcare environments
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.
