Respiratory Therapist; RT Long Term Acute Care; LTAC)
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary / Respiratory Care
Provide respiratory care for patients with prolonged acute illness—ventilator management, trach care, weaning, and patient/family education—in a long-term acute care hospital.
Key Duties- Initiate/monitor mechanical ventilation (invasive & non-invasive)
- Manage tracheostomies and artificial airways
- Administer respiratory treatments (meds, aerosol, chest physio, suctioning)
- Perform diagnostic procedures (ABGs, pulse-oximetry, pulmonary function tests)
- Educate patients/families on care and safety
- Document care, maintain equipment, follow protocols & infection control
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or equivalent state licensure
- ACLс, BLS certification (AHA)
- Experience in ventilator and trach care (LTAC or similar highly preferred)
- Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
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