Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes across diverse clinical settings. In this vital role, you will provide advanced respiratory care, manage ventilator support, and assist in critical and emergency situations. Your dedication to patient-centered care and technical proficiency will help ensure the highest standards of respiratory therapy are upheld in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, neonatology, and critical care.
Duties
- Assess patients’ respiratory status through detailed evaluation of vital signs, oxygenation levels, and pulmonary function tests.
- Administer respiratory treatments including aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, and medication delivery with precision and care.
- Operate and troubleshoot various respiratory devices such as ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP machines, and other advanced medical equipment.
- Manage airway procedures including intubation, extubation, and airway clearance techniques for patients of all ages, including neonates and geriatrics.
- Respond swiftly to cardiac arrest emergencies by providing advanced airway management and participating in resuscitation efforts following neonatal resuscitation procedures and ACLS protocols.
- Document patient care activities accurately within Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with hospital policies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in ICU, emergency departments, operating rooms, and outpatient clinics to deliver comprehensive respiratory care aligned with physiology knowledge and anatomy expertise.
Experience
- Proven experience in hospital environments with a focus on critical care settings such as ICU or Level I/II trauma centers.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management, airway management techniques, and acute care procedures across pediatric, neonatal, and adult populations.
- Strong background in emergency medicine scenarios including cardiac arrest response and trauma support.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, respiratory devices, electronic health records (EHR/EHR), and medical equipment operation.
- Prior outpatient or clinic experience is advantageous; experience working within Geriatrics or pulmonology specialties is a plus.
- Ability to perform patient assessments effectively while demonstrating excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration.
- Knowledge of medication administration related to respiratory therapies and familiarity with hospital protocols for acute care situations.
Embark on a rewarding career where your technical skills meet compassionate patient care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your expertise in respiratory therapy while offering opportunities for professional growth across multiple specialties including pediatrics, neonatology, geriatrics, trauma centers, and outpatient clinics.
Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,500.00 per week
Work Location: In person
