Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will act as a control operator of mono-place chambers, operating under the general direction of leadership and within federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines. Every day you will assist physicians with implementing hyperbaric treatment plans, ensure the safe and efficient daily operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and associated equipment, and provide necessary supervision. You will also conduct safety-specific education/drills, treat emergency hyperbaric complications under physician supervision, and manage daily activities, adjusting manpower based on volumes. To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chamber operation, strong understanding of relevant regulations (federal, state, DNV, UHMS), and the ability to work independently to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant hyperbaric treatment delivery and departmental operations. Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene. Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs. Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry. Develops care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order. Provides patient and family education and teaching.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
- Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP
- CRT by NBRC
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association- Current ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree
- One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience
Responsibilities
- Act as a control operator of mono-place chambers, operating under the general direction of leadership and within federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines.
- Assist physicians with implementing hyperbaric treatment plans.
- Ensure the safe and efficient daily operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and associated equipment.
- Provide necessary supervision.
- Conduct safety-specific education/drills.
- Treat emergency hyperbaric complications under physician supervision.
- Manage daily activities, adjusting manpower based on volumes.
- Deliver respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
- Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
- Perform diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
- Develop care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order.
- Provide patient and family education and teaching.
Benefits
- Up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
