Respiratory Therapist l – Per Diem – Nights – JDCH
Core
Provides care for patients with cardiulmonary disorders in ED, Trauma, and Critical Care settings.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)
Builds
Patient care plans involving inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and ventilator support.
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas sampling, artificial airway care, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, patient and family centered care, responding to change
Preferred skills
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Responsibilities
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy, responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance, evaluates respiratory care policies based on patient outcomes, educates patients and families about illness and resources.
Seniority
Per Diem, entry-level (no prior experience required)