Our agency is looking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist to help monitor patient progress and administer breathing treatments based on the instructions provided by a team of Physicians in a hospital setting. The successful candidate will have experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting, a compassionate and caring attitude and a proven ability to work collaboratively. If you are a registered Respiratory Therapist that’s looking to further your career in a growing healthcare practice, we want to hear from you.
Examples of Respiratory Therapist responsibilities:
Perform necessary procedures with non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies
Educate and counsel staff members on basic respiratory therapy procedures
Create therapy programs for patients based on the specific instructions of Physicians
Engage in diagnostic evaluation, treatment and control of deficiencies and abnormal functions found in the patient’s cardiopulmonary system
Collaborate with nursing staff to administer blood gas samples and perform basic analysis
Examples of Respiratory Therapist skills
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
Current and valid RRT or CRT license
2+ years’ active therapy experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of therapy procedures for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric
Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision