What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Practitioner position at Black Women's Mental Health Institute?
Role: PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality respiratory therapy across various acute care units, including ICU and ED.
- Assess patients, deliver treatments, and manage ventilators and oxygen devices.
- Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
- Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies.
- Support safe, evidence-based care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health.
- Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
- Gain experience utilizing modern, technology-driven hospital equipment.
- Current licensure and credentials in respiratory care.
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
- Ability to operate ventilators, oxygen devices, and interpret ABGs.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and respond to emergencies efficiently.