What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute?
Role Overview
A Respiratory Therapist plays a pivotal role in driving inspiring outcomes for patients facing respiratory challenges. This career path involves providing direct care to patients, guiding them through breathing therapy modalities, and creating personalized care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing direct care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication.
- Guiding patients by supervising care and breathing treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
- Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
- Celebrating patient victories along the way.
Requirements:
- Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
- CPR certification.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Two years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.