Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) - Per Diem - GCMC
Core
Assesses patient respiratory care needs, plans and performs treatment modalities including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and oxygen therapy in a clinical environment.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Patient assessment, Therapeutic modality administration, Invasive monitoring line placement assistance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, Point of care blood analyzers, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Perform and document thorough patient assessments, Establish appropriate care plans, Manage conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators, Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients, Collect arterial blood gas samples, Assist in fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures, Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards
Seniority
Per Diem / Regular Worker