Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Weekender Days

About the role

This role involves providing respiratory care using critical thinking skills, assessing patients, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans, and administering prescribed medications. The therapist educates patients and families, collaborates with healthcare teams, and offers clinical leadership to enhance healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using critical thinking skills
• Develop, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans
• Administer prescribed medications
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance care delivery
• Provide clinical leadership to support lifelong learning

Requirements

• Current state respiratory care license
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of hire
• Basic computer skills with Windows and Microsoft Office
• Completion of hospital and departmental orientation

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting (preferred)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (advantageous)

Skills

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, team collaboration, and clinical leadership.