Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care to patients across critical care and emergency settings. This role requires strong clinical judgment, proficiency with complex respiratory therapies, and the ability to function effectively and independently in high-acuity, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and assist with IV therapies as within scope and facility policy
• Perform arterial and venous blood gas sampling and assist with laboratory specimen collection
• Apply and assist with splinting and patient positioning to support respiratory function and patient safety
• Chaperone physicians during examinations and procedures as required
• Monitor and support patients undergoing conscious sedation, including airway management, oxygenation, ventilation, and continuous patient assessment
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor invasive and noninvasive ventilator support, including ventilator modes, settings, alarms, and troubleshooting based on patient condition and provider orders
• Manage noninvasive ventilation therapies such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, reassessments, and documentation, including breath sounds, work of breathing, ABGs, and ventilator parameters
• Identify changes in patient respiratory status and respond appropriately, including escalation of care and collaboration with the healthcare team
• Participate in emergency response situations, including rapid response and code events, providing airway and ventilatory support
• Maintain compliance with infection control practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience preferred
• Emergency Room (ER) experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and critical care respiratory therapies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stress, high-acuity clinical environments
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills

Job Summary:

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.