Respiratory Therapist II

About the role

To provide family-centered, age appropriate clinical cardio pulmonary care. Utilize assessment findings in a timely manner to establish patient and family needs in collaboration with the health care team. Communicate findings in both verbal and written format. Seek personal/ professional development, assure safe operation of the life support equipment and perform other duties as required. Take a leadership role as assigned, act as a clinical resource to other departments. May precept staff after displaying proficiency. Participate in hospital / departmental committees, special projects and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Provided primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge, and charts appropriately.
• Serves as a resource and provides education to students, interns, residents, nurses, and new employees as needed.
• Assures safe, cost-effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas.
• Seeks personal, professional development and accountability.
• Demonstrates the ability to professionally interact and communicate appropriately with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Understands overall hospital/departmental philosophy, policies and procedures and applies it to daily patient staff/interaction.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Respiratory Therapy RT License in state of practice
• National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years in ICU setting, Pediatric/Adult RT intensive care

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.37 - $53.05. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.