Respiratory Therapist- Lead
Core
Operates mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, high-flow oxygen systems, and performs blood gas analysis to manage respiratory care for patients ranging from premature infants to elderly individuals with pulmonary disease.
Role type
Lead Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Respiratory care plans and patient stabilization protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator operation, non-invasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen delivery, arterial blood gas analysis, umbilical cord gas collection, respiratory care plan modification, data interpretation from lab/radiology reports
Preferred skills
Leadership experience, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications, 5+ years experience
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, high-flow oxygen delivery systems, blood gas analyzers
Responsibilities
Operate mechanical and non-invasive ventilators; operate high-flow oxygen delivery systems; draw umbilical cord and arterial blood gases; determine and modify respiratory care plans; interpret patient data including lab results and radiological reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities