What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Bold Steps Behavioral Health?
Role: PRN Respiratory Therapist
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, and administer respiratory therapies to acute and critical care patients
- Manage ventilators and perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
- Respond to respiratory emergencies effectively
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care
- Document care accurately and thoroughly
- Educate patients and their families about respiratory treatments
- Follow safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
- Support a patient-centered, team-focused environment
- Relevant respiratory therapy certification and licensure
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance