Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem
Core
Assesses patient respiratory needs, plans and performs treatment modalities including ventilator management, airway care, and oxygen therapy.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ventilator management, Airway management, Oxygen therapy, Arterial blood gas analysis, Patient assessment, Mechanical ventilation protocols
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, Shift coordination, Discharge planning assistance
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, ETCO monitors, Pulse oximeters, Point of care blood analyzers
Responsibilities
Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators; Performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications and secretion management; Assists with invasive monitoring line placement and hemodynamic measurements; Functions as a preceptor for orientees and students; Collects arterial blood gas samples.
Seniority
Individual Contributor