Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Role: Respiratory Therapist II responsible for delivering complex respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered respiratory therapy, including ventilator management, airway procedures, and aerosolized medication delivery.
• Perform assessments, interpret waveforms, and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Educate patients, families, and support systems; mentor and precept new staff and students.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensure safe, high-quality care by maintaining accurate documentation, promoting safety protocols, and supporting performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist in invasive and non-invasive procedures, and participate in pulmonary diagnostics.
• Promote a positive team environment and support staff development.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy; Bachelors preferred.
• Certifications: NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS (all required upon hire).
• 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with healthcare professionals.
  
  

Additional Requirements: Adherence to policies, standards, and codes of conduct; commitment to quality and evidence-based practice; participation in staff education and ongoing professional development.