Respiratory Therapist - Part-Time Weekends

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment primarily in critical care settings. This role involves independent decision‑making, ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care through assessments, collaboration, and education.
• Administer aerosolized medications, manage ventilators, and perform airway procedures.
• Educate patients, mentor new staff and students, and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety by promoting accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to protocols.
• Participate in procedures like invasive testing and pulmonary diagnostics as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• NBRC‑RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS certifications required upon hire.
• 0–2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills.