Respiratory Therapist II
About The Position
Provide direct patient care by assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans involving oxygen, ventilation, and airway management, educate patients and families, document interventions, and collaborate with physicians and other medical staff. The role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, equipment proficiency, effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to safety and continued development. Attend at least 80% of staff development meetings annually, participate actively in department committees and task forces, and complete all mandatory core competency checklists and certifications. Pursue continued training and education in response to personal assessment and changes in medical technology and treatment. Evaluate personal performance and seek validation leading to positive change, provide formal and informal feedback to peers, and assist with reviewing and revising policies, procedures, and competencies.
Requirements
- Greater than six months of experience in respiratory therapy.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California, required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), required upon hire.
- Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency.
- Effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to safety and continuous development.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' respiratory status and provide treatment for respiratory disorders.
- Implement treatment plans, including oxygen, ventilation, and airway management.
- Educate patients and families.
- Document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.
- Attend 80% of staff development meetings each year.
- Participate in department committees and task forces.
- Complete mandatory core competency checklists and certifications.
- Pursue continued training and education in response to personal assessment and changes in medical technology and treatment.
- Evaluate personal performance and seek validation to support positive change.
- Provide formal and informal feedback to peers.
- Assist in reviewing and revising policies, procedures, and competencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
