Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - 36 hrs/wk, Nights
Core
Provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups, including mechanical ventilation and airway care.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway care, Cardiopulmonary assessment, Emergency response (CPR/NRP), Patient intubation assistance, Neonatal/pediatric emergency care, Respiratory care policy evaluation
Preferred skills
New RRT graduates welcome
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, Monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, and administer respiratory care procedures per physician orders; Monitor and record patient condition; Respond to codes and emergent calls; Educate patients and families on illness and community resources; Transport critically ill patients for special tests; Assist in high-risk deliveries with intubation and surfactant administration.
Seniority
Entry-level to Experienced (New grads welcome)