What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist-Respiratory Registered position at The VIOS Clinic?
Job Summary
Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), demonstrating expertise through national certification. Assesses patients, develops, implements, and evaluates care plans, administers medications, and offers health education to patients and families. Acts as a clinical resource and provides leadership in patient care, supporting continuous learning and quality improvement activities. Performs related duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), demonstrating expertise through national certification. Assesses patients, develops, implements, and evaluates care plans, administers medications, and offers health education to patients and families. Acts as a clinical resource and provides leadership in patient care, supporting continuous learning and quality improvement activities. Performs related duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and develop care plans for patients
- Implement and evaluate treatment strategies
- Administer prescribed medications
- Educate patients and families on health management
- Collaborate with healthcare team members
- Provide clinical leadership and support ongoing professional development
- Achieve assigned goals and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Current state license and RRT credential from the NBRC
- Recent clinical respiratory care experience
- Basic computer proficiency (Windows, Microsoft Office)
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred
- Hospital and departmental orientation completion