Respiratory Therapist, Full Time Night
Core
Administer safe respiratory care, manage mechanical ventilation, and perform airway management for patients in an acute rehabilitation and long-term acute care setting.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient care services for acute recovery and long-term rehabilitation
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical ventilation management, airway management, CPR, hemodynamic monitoring interpretation, blood work analysis, patient assessment, medication administration, equipment troubleshooting, documentation, physician order verification
Preferred skills
acute care experience, ACLS certification, BLS certification, precepting new staff
Technologies
mechanical ventilators, respiratory care instruments, hospital information systems
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage continuous mechanical ventilation; perform airway management including bag/mask ventilation and intubation assistance; administer medications and verify physician orders; document all procedures and patient status; respond to emergency situations; assist in training new employees and students.