Respiratory Therapist
RRT certification required
Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Care, performs, teaches, and guides all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnosticsDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements assessment|treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family|guardian in plan of care and conducts patient family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
Administers all forms of respiratory therapy including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, chest physical therapy, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol and humidity therapy. Understands the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions of each mode of therapy
Provides intensive respiratory care utilizing advanced techniques and specialized equipment; establishes and maintains an airway during CPR; performs external cardiac massage if necessary
Competitive pay and excellent shift differential compensation