Respiratory Therapist Registered - Part Time - Pediatrics
Core
Assesses respiratory care needs, plans and performs treatment modalities, and manages acute airway and ventilator care for pediatric patients.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, Airway management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Aerosolized medication administration, Oxygen therapy, Patient and family education, Invasive monitoring line placement assistance, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy assistance, Shift coordination, Preceptorship
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, ETCO monitors, Pulse oximeters, Point of care blood analyzers
Responsibilities
Perform patient assessments and establish care plans; Manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators; Assist with intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients; Conduct acute airway management in emergent situations; Collect and process arterial blood gas samples; Function as Shift Coordinator and preceptor for students.
Seniority
Regular employee, entry-to-mid level (requires specific certification within 6-12 months)