Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients
Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services
Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician
Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment
Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care
Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team
Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities
Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice

Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
Registered Respiratory Therapist (preferred)
Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience

Respiratory Therapist

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