What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at MEP Health?
Role: PRN Respiratory Therapist
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality respiratory care to acute and critical care patients
- Assess, plan, and administer respiratory therapies
- Manage ventilators and perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
- Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate patient care
- Accurately document care procedures and patient information
- Educate patients and families about respiratory treatments
- Adhere to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
- Support a patient-centered and team-focused environment
- Relevant clinical experience in respiratory therapy
- Knowledge of ventilator management and arterial blood gas analysis
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to respond effectively to respiratory emergencies
- Commitment to safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance