Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem
Core
Performs patient assessments, manages mechanical ventilators, and provides acute airway management in a clinical environment.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, airway management, patient assessment, arterial blood gas analysis, secretion management, invasive monitoring line placement assistance, fiberoptic bronchoscopy assistance, discharge planning support, precepting
Preferred skills
Shift coordination, mentoring students
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters, point of care blood analyzers
Responsibilities
Perform patient assessments and establish care plans; Initiate and manage mechanical ventilators; Assist with invasive monitoring and fiberoptic bronchoscopy; Collect arterial blood gas samples; Provide patient and family education; Function as shift coordinator after one year; Precept orientees and students.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires certification and training program graduation)