Respiratory Therapist III | Nights

About the role

Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols. Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects. Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, and lab work. Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction to cardiopulmonary and other staff, and supervising student preceptorship programs.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management based on blood gas results.
• Responds to emergencies, establishing and maintaining airways and performing CPR.
• Operates as support staff for cardiopulmonary diagnostics, performing cardiac stress testing, setting up and discontinuing holter monitors, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and electroencephalograms per facility needs.
• Provides assistance with additional services such as conscious sedation, broncho thermaplasty, bedside bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and trans-radial band removal per facility needs.
• Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development, and high morale.
• Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Monitors patient progress by ensuring effective therapist assessment and reassessment.

Requirements

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Intubations and airway management for all populations served.
• Ventilator Management for all populations served.
• Arterial line placements.
• Demonstrates exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities.
• Graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or have equivalent training.
• Experience in an acute care environment is necessary, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management.
• Routinely assesses the respiratory status of the patient and initiates re-evaluation of therapy when indicated.
• Serves as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members.
• Communicates effectively and documents thoroughly.
• Serves to continuously improve both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate [Required]
• Field Of Study: in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science
• Work Experience: 3+ years of hospital experience as RRT [Required]

Skills

• Knowledge of patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Intubations and airway management for all populations served.
• Ventilator Management for all populations served.
• Arterial line placements.
• Exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities.
• Graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or have equivalent training.
• Experience in an acute care environment is necessary, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$26.08 - $48.50

Schedule

Full time Shift Night (United States of America)