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 acute respiratory support
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Aerosolized medication administration, Secretion management, Invasive monitoring line placement assistance, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy assistance, Patient and family education
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators (conventional and high frequency), Point of care blood analyzers, Non-invasive ventilation equipment
Responsibilities
Perform and document thorough patient assessments, Establish appropriate care plans, Initiate and manage mechanical ventilators according to protocol, Manage acute airway management in emergent situations, Collect and process arterial blood gas samples, Assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy and invasive monitoring line placement, Provide patient and family education on disease management
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Clinical Staff