What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
PRN Respiratory Therapist needed to deliver evidence-based respiratory care in a Level II Trauma Center for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Assess cardiopulmonary status and determine appropriate interventions.
- Initiate, monitor, and manage oxygen therapy, ventilators, and airway devices.
- Perform and interpret respiratory diagnostic tests.
- Respond to rapid response events and code situations with timely respiratory support.
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care.
- Document patient status and interventions accurately in the EMR.
- Maintain equipment safety and readiness.
- Follow infection control practices and applicable regulatory standards.
- Provide patient and family education in a high-acuity, team-focused environment.
- Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care across the neonatal, pediatric, and adult spectrum.
- Proficiency managing advanced respiratory therapies and airway support.
- Ability to act decisively during emergencies and rapid response/code events.
- Accurate documentation skills and effective teamwork/communication.