Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory - Per Diem 12 Hours Nights (6:30PM to 7:00AM) (Union, Non-Exempt) * One full Weekend shifts per 4 weeks schedule required*
Core
Deliver bedside respiratory therapy, manage ventilated patients, and perform diagnostic testing including spirometry and arterial blood gas analysis.
Role type
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Spirometry testing, Ventilator management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Respiratory medication administration, Patient assessment, Equipment troubleshooting, CPR/BLS, Suctioning
Preferred skills
Critical Care experience, RRT credential, PALS, ACLS, NRP
Technologies
Ventilators, Spirometry equipment, Monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Conduct bedside spirometry tests, Administer respiratory medications and treatments, Monitor and wean patients from continuous ventilation, Perform nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning, Assist in resuscitation efforts including CPR and bagging, Maintain respiratory equipment and preventive maintenance records, Educate patients on prescribed therapy