Respiratory Therapist - Float Pool
Core
Licensed Respiratory Therapist providing critical care respiratory services across multiple hospital entities via a float pool.
Role type
Clinical Respiratory Therapist (Float Pool)
Builds
Patient respiratory care interventions and monitoring
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Intubation/Extubation, Suctioning, Bronchoscopy assist, Medical gas administration, Nebulizer/Metered dose inhaler administration, Chest physiotherapy, Pulse oximetry, CPR, Ventilator maintenance, Code blue response
Preferred skills
Critical care experience, Mechanical ventilation expertise
Technologies
Medical gas systems, Ventilators, Nebulizers, Suctioning equipment, Pulse oximeters
Responsibilities
Assess and deliver respiratory care interventions to patients in critical and non-critical care areas, Provide mechanical ventilation (invasive/non-invasive) while monitoring patient parameters, Perform ventilator maintenance and setting changes, Respond to code blues and rapid response calls, Document clinical information and verify physician orders, Mentor new personnel and participate in quality improvement projects
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, Clinical IC