Registered Respiratory Therapist 2 - $15K Sign on Bonus - Full Time
Core
Conducts cardiopulmonary tests, operates respiratory equipment, and manages patient therapy in a hospital research and clinical setting.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist 2 (Clinical & Research)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy outcomes for cardiac and pulmonary patients
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary testing, mechanical ventilator operation, arterial blood gas analysis, respiratory equipment maintenance, patient education, treatment plan determination, physiological monitoring
Preferred skills
Mentoring respiratory therapy students and technicians
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, aerosol generators, environmental control systems
Responsibilities
Conduct electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests; Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and instruct patients on breathing exercises; Operate mechanical ventilators and respiratory devices; Measure arterial blood gases and assess patient condition; Determine treatment requirements including medication dosages; Monitor patient physiological responses and vital signs; Educate patients and families on disease management; Maintain patient therapy charts; Inspect, clean, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment; Mentor respiratory therapy technicians and assistants.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff