Respiratory Therapist

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of respiratory care practices, with experience in acute and critical care settings. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing advanced respiratory support, patient assessment, and airway management across diverse clinical environments. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient recovery and well-being through expert respiratory therapy interventions in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies to patients with acute or chronic respiratory conditions, including ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, lung function tests, and physiological evaluations to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage airway devices and perform airway clearance procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort.
• Operate and monitor ventilators, ensuring proper functioning and adjusting settings based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and pulmonology to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Provide emergency respiratory support during critical situations such as trauma or cardiac events, including basic life support (BLS) procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments administered, patient responses, and clinical observations in compliance with hospital protocols.
• Stay current with medical terminology, physiology knowledge, and advancements in respiratory therapy to ensure best practices are followed.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of hospital medicine, ICU protocols, and critical care procedures.
• Strong airway management skills combined with proficiency in ventilator operation and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with anatomy and physiology related to respiratory function across geriatrics population .
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, interpret vital signs, and recognize signs of respiratory distress or deterioration.
• Effective medication administration skills specific to respiratory therapies and acute care needs.
• Excellent communication skills for clear interaction with medical staff, patients, and families within high-pressure environments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to pulmonology and inpatient/outpatient care settings. Join our team to make a meaningful difference by delivering expert respiratory care that enhances patient outcomes across a variety of clinical settings!

Pay: $23.00 - $34.00 per hour

Work Location: In person