Sr Registered Respiratory Therapist (Nights)
Core
Administers safe and competent respiratory care in critical care areas including Level I Trauma Center, ICUs, and Emergency Rooms, with emphasis on mechanical ventilation, airway management, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Role type
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Nights)
Builds
Critical care respiratory support for critically ill and injured patients of all ages
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway management, Arterial blood gas analysis, CPR and ACLS, Infection control, Pulmonary hygiene therapy, Noninvasive ventilator support, Equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Advanced respiratory pathophysiology knowledge, MS Office proficiency
Technologies
Ventilators, Monitoring equipment, Oxygen delivery devices, Nebulizers, Compressed gas cylinders
Responsibilities
Initiate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilator support; Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation and assist with intubation; Administer medications and perform arterial blood gas analysis; Evaluate chest x-rays for tube placement; Deliver aerosol therapy and pulmonary hygiene; Maintain accurate documentation and handoff reports; Assist with patient transport and discharge arrangements; Maintain competencies and certifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC