Respiratory Care Practitioner (Part-Time)

About the role

The role involves administering respiratory therapy as prescribed to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions, including preparing and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Initiating, monitoring, and adjusting patient therapy based on physician orders and guidelines.
• Administering various oxygen and breathing devices, identifying contraindications, and recording patient responses.
• Transporting medical gases, ensuring equipment functionality, and responding to emergencies with resuscitation efforts.
• Assisting with patient transports, performing suctioning, and conducting pulmonary function tests.
• Cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining equipment, and recording usage data.
• Guiding new employees and students, creating daily schedules, and reporting patient conditions.
• Performing related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the relevant state
• Life Support certification is required for hires after a specified date