What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at MEP Health?
Registered Respiratory Therapist provides compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care in acute and critical care settings.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Perform respiratory assessments and develop patient-specific care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
- Administer therapeutic interventions and monitor patient responses.
- Conduct diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide clinical decisions.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and care expectations.
- Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and infection-control standards.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
- Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity environments.
- Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapy delivery.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate care plans.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, ongoing learning, and professional growth.