Registered Respiratory Therapist-Children's Hospital-PRN
Core
Evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operate and monitor respiratory equipment, administer medical gases and medications, maintain airway clearance, interpret blood gas data, educate patients and families on life-support systems, inspect and maintain equipment
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, aerosol devices, environmental control systems
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients through interviews and diagnostic tests, consult with physicians on care plans, monitor physiological responses to therapy, administer emergency cardiopulmonary assistance, educate patients and families, maintain equipment and documentation
Seniority
PRN (Part-time as needed)