Respiratory Therapist- Lead
Core
Operates mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, high-flow oxygen systems, and blood gas analyzers to deliver respiratory care to patients ranging from premature infants to elderly individuals with pulmonary disease.
Role type
Lead Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Respiratory care plans and patient stabilization
Domain
Healthcare / Pulmonary Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator operation, arterial blood gas analysis, respiratory care plan development, patient assessment, data interpretation, equipment troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Leadership, new technology adoption, time management
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, high-flow oxygen delivery systems, blood gas analyzers
Responsibilities
Operate mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, draw umbilical and arterial blood gases, determine appropriateness of respiratory care plans, interpret patient data and lab results, communicate with physicians and families
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities