What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)?
Role: As-needed Respiratory Therapist providing high-quality respiratory care to psychiatric and behavioral health patients across adolescent, adult, and senior units.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions.
- Perform respiratory treatments and administer oxygen and respiratory medications.
- Manage ventilators and related equipment, ensuring safe operation.
- Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and provide critical care support.
- Collaborate with nurses, psychiatrists, and other clinicians to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills in behavioral health settings.
- Proficiency with ventilator management and respiratory treatment procedures.
- Ability to act quickly and effectively in urgent or emergency situations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary care teams.
- Commitment to compassion, integrity, continuous learning, and respectful, structured practice.