Respiratory Therapist-(Nights, 7pm-7am) - $15k Sign On Bonus
Core
Provides complex respiratory care and life support for acute and chronically ill patients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient care and life support
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, airway management, endotracheal intubation, arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, emergency resuscitation, patient monitoring, equipment setup and maintenance
Preferred skills
Charge Therapist responsibilities, quality improvement initiatives, in-service education delivery
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, EKG equipment, bronchoscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Administer oxygen, humidity therapy, and mechanical ventilation; perform endotracheal suctioning and tracheotomy tube changes; conduct pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas punctures; assist physicians with airway establishment during cardiac arrest; document all treatments and patient responses; participate in clinical committees and protocol development.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC