What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Full Time, Night position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Role Overview: Provides direct patient respiratory care based on physician orders, consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serving as an advanced resource for medical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Performing respiratory treatments using appropriate devices.
- Monitoring and adjusting therapy to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborating with physicians and nursing staff on patient care plans.
- Performing duties as assigned to support respiratory care services.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license per state requirements.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
- Physical ability to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs., and perform minimal kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Preferred: ACLS certification and critical care experience; PALS for Emergency Room roles.