Respiratory Therapist Registered

Full-time night shift position (6:30pm–7:00am) with 72 hours per pay period; weekend shifts required.

About the role

Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing, and patient education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Monitors and maintains equipment and participates in quality-assurance and improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, examines, and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans.
• Creates therapy programs based on physician instructions and assessment findings.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, drawing blood samples, and using a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
• Treats patients using chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator support when patients cannot breathe on their own.
• Monitors and records treatment progress.
• Instructs and supervises respiratory-therapy interns during clinical rotations.
• Teaches patients how to use treatments and equipment.
• Operates, maintains, and evaluates respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Attends educational workshops, reviews professional publications, and participates in professional societies to maintain technical knowledge.
• May develop and conduct in-service training programs.
• Participates in departmental quality-assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Assists in reviewing and developing departmental policies and procedures to improve work processes, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC; if not already registered, must obtain RRT within 60 days of hire.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, valid at least 60 days beyond start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.