The role acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical assessment and initiate therapeutic respiratory care procedures for critically ill patients
Job Summary
The role acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical assessment and initiate therapeutic respiratory care procedures for critically ill patients.
Candidates must be able to respond to respiratory emergencies and transport mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
The position involves participating in the education of students, physicians, staff, and patients while clinically supervising respiratory therapy students.
Matching Summary
The role acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical assessment and initiate therapeutic respiratory care procedures for critically ill patients.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Initiate respiratory tests and procedures
Respond to respiratory emergencies
Manage mechanical ventilation transport
Prepare patient care plans
Administer respiratory care modalities
Nice-to-have
Strong communication with team members
Subject matter expertise in Respiratory Therapy
Ability to assess quickly and offer judgment
Experience supervising students
Key Requirements
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required