What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.?
Night Shift Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in a Level II Trauma Center.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory assessments and deliver oxygen and aerosol therapies.
- Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and airway-related equipment.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) to guide treatment.
- Respond to rapid response and code situations and provide urgent respiratory interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses using evidence-based protocols.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
- Assist with patient and family education to support care plans.
- Credentialing as a Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical assessment and critical care skills.
- Proficiency in ABG sampling/analysis and oxygen/aerosol therapy delivery.
- Experience managing mechanical ventilation and respiratory care equipment.
- Ability to perform in high-acuity emergency settings and communicate effectively with the care team.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based protocols and documentation standards.