Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing-Night Shift
Core
Implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, administer respiratory therapy treatments, and provide education to patients and families in a skilled nursing setting.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (Skilled Nursing)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agent administration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, blood gas analysis, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiogram interpretation, radiology study review
Preferred skills
Precepting team members and students
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, medical gas systems, respiratory care equipment
Responsibilities
Review and evaluate patient data including history, vital signs, and lab results; Select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment; Recommend and conduct therapeutic procedures; Monitor and document clinical parameters; Initiate and update respiratory care plans; Participate in instruction and orientation of team members and students.