Respiratory Therapist
Core
Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures and modalities to ensure patient safety and optimal experience.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory support in critical and non-critical care venues
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pulmonary diagnostics, ventilator operation, medication administration, equipment maintenance, patient education, clinical problem solving, data interpretation (blood gases, electrolytes, labs)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Operate specialized ventilators; administer medication treatments and therapies; educate patients on disease management and self-care; maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; collaborate with physicians and other departments; precept new teammates and students.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC