Respiratory Therapist; RRT; Night Shift

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, primarily in critical care settings, with responsibilities including medication administration, ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas analysis. They assess patient needs, collaborate with healthcare teams, and educate patients and families, ensuring personalized, safe, and high-quality care. They also mentor new staff and students, supporting team development and a positive work environment.

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, primarily in critical care settings, with responsibilities including medication administration, ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas analysis. They assess patient needs, collaborate with healthcare teams, and educate patients and families, ensuring personalized, safe, and high-quality care. They also mentor new staff and students, supporting team development and a positive work environment.

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy and patient assessments
• Administer aerosolized medications, manage ventilators, and perform airway procedures
• Educate patients and support staff, including precepting and mentoring
• Ensure safety through accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to performance improvement initiatives
• Participate in invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics
• Promote evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with minimum science coursework
• Current licensure and certifications:
  Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (or provisional where applicable)
• 0-2 years clinical experience, including critical care exposure
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with medical documentation and computer systems