Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory therapy services across diverse clinical settings. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in fast-paced environments such as hospitals, emergency departments, intensive care units, pediatric units, and outpatient clinics. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, administering respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, and supporting critical care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise will help improve breathing and enhance quality of life for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate respiratory status and vital signs, including oxygen saturation and lung function.
• Administer respiratory therapies such as nebulizers, oxygen therapy, and aerosol treatments with precision and care.
• Manage and monitor ventilator equipment for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, ensuring proper operation and safety protocols.
• Assist in airway management procedures including intubation, extubation, and airway clearance techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in critical care settings like ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and Level I or Level II trauma centers to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform patient education on respiratory health, medication administration, and breathing techniques for outpatient and inpatient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments administered, patient responses, and vital signs while adhering to hospital policies and medical terminology standards.
• Respond swiftly to emergency situations in emergency medicine environments by providing critical respiratory support and BLS (Basic Life Support) as needed.

Experience

• Proven experience in hospital medicine with a strong background in critical care environments such as ICU or emergency departments.
• Prior work in pediatric (PICU) or geriatrics settings demonstrating adaptability across age groups.
• Experience with airway management procedures including intubation and ventilator troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with pulmonology practices and anatomy knowledge related to respiratory systems.
• Hands-on experience with ventilator management, oxygen therapy devices, and acute care protocols within Level I or Level II trauma centers.
• Outpatient clinic experience preferred but not required; must be comfortable working in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to respiratory therapy and physiology is essential for effective communication within healthcare teams.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patients comprehensively through vital signs monitoring and patient assessment skills.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are advantageous. Join us to make a meaningful difference by providing life-saving respiratory care! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in patient care across all levels of healthcare delivery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $43