Registered Respiratory Therapist – Weekend Nights

Role: Respiratory Therapist II responsible for delivering advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality patient care through assessments, therapy planning, and execution, including ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas sampling.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, verify orders, and educate patients and families about care plans.
• Mentor and precept new staff, students, and peers to promote professional development.
• Ensure a safe environment by promoting accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics, contributing to continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or RCP.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.

Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, relationship-building with healthcare professionals, computer proficiency, and strong assessment skills.