Respiratory Therapist- Full Time
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic breathing disorders in home settings. The role includes assessing, treating, and monitoring patients to improve respiratory function and overall health outcomes. The therapist works with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans; operates and maintains respiratory equipment; promotes patient safety; and delivers high-quality care. The position supports patient comfort, recovery, and management of respiratory conditions. This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek and a three-day weekend. On-call work is required.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure or certification as a Respiratory Therapist, such as CRT or RRT.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a clinical environment.
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation and communication.
- Manual dexterity and physical stamina to perform clinical procedures and handle equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital or emergency room setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- A proven track record of delivering high-quality respiratory care and patient outcomes.
- Advanced certifications.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ respiratory status through physical assessments and diagnostic tests.
- Administer prescribed respiratory therapies, including oxygen, aerosol medications, and mechanical ventilation.
- Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments to optimize respiratory function.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and update patient care plans.
- Maintain and operate respiratory care equipment, ensuring proper function and hygiene.
- Provide patient and family education on respiratory care techniques and disease management.
- Accurately document treatments, observations, and patient progress in medical records.
- Participate in on-call coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
