Registered Respiratory Therapist $15,000 Bonus
Core
Provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities within physician orders.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education, Patient Care, Life Support, Care Planning, Critical Thinking, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Follow Protocols, Medication Administration
Responsibilities
Performs and interprets diagnostic testing procedures including arterial gases; Administers medications and evaluates patient response; Maintains awareness of patient condition and communicates with physicians and nurses; Completes documentation and monitors supplies; Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives; Mentors staff and participates in quality improvement research; Floats to other departments as needed; Responds to on-call requirements during scheduled shifts.