Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care to patients across diverse clinical settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise in respiratory therapy, critical care, and patient assessment to improve health outcomes. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative solutions for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, ensuring safe and effective treatment plans. Your dedication will directly impact patient recovery and comfort in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Duties

• Assess patient respiratory status by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and lung function tests to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced respiratory equipment including ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and other respiratory devices.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments such as aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance procedures.
• Manage airway interventions during emergency situations like cardiac arrest or respiratory distress, including neonatal resuscitation procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to evaluate patient progress and modify therapy protocols accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities within Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.
• Respond swiftly to acute care needs in critical environments such as ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), or Level I/II trauma centers, providing expert ventilator management and airway support.

Experience

• Proven experience working in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), or neonatal units with a focus on critical care environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management, airway management techniques, and use of medical equipment related to respiratory therapy.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for accurate patient documentation and data management.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pulmonology, and medical terminology relevant to respiratory care.
• Previous outpatient or clinic experience in pulmonology or geriatrics is advantageous.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are preferred.
• Experience working within Level I or Level II trauma centers, pediatric units, or outpatient clinics enhances your candidacy for this role.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values your expertise in respiratory therapy while supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $36