Respiratory Therapist, PRN Night
Core
Administer safe respiratory care, monitor mechanical ventilation, manage airways, and provide acute care for adult and geriatric patients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (acute care)
Builds
Clinical respiratory care services for hospitalized patients
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical ventilation management, airway management, CPR, hemodynamic monitoring interpretation, blood work analysis, medication administration, patient assessment, equipment troubleshooting, documentation, physician order verification
Preferred skills
acute care experience, ACLS certification, BLS certification, intubation assistance
Technologies
mechanical ventilators, respiratory care instruments, hospital information systems
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage continuous mechanical ventilation; perform airway management including bag/mask ventilation and suctioning; administer medications and verify physician orders; document all procedures and patient status; provide timely updates to physicians and staff; assist in orientation of new employees and students.