Registered Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Nights

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments in critical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality patient care through therapy planning, ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Educating patients, families, and mentoring new staff and students.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to coordinate and implement care plans.
• Ensuring a safe environment by promoting accurate documentation, medication safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participating in invasive and non-invasive procedures, pulmonary diagnostics, and cardiac services as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or RCP upon hire.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Ability to work independently in complex situations, promote evidence-based practice, and adapt to population-specific patient needs.
• Must comply with organizational policies and standards.

Skills

• Strong communication, critical thinking, customer service, and computer skills.