Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients, administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services, and educates patients and families about health conditions and community support groups.

Requirements

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment, monitors, records and communicates patient condition, performs advanced respiratory care modalities, and evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment, participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment, and processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses, and works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage