Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our burn and orthopaedic patients. You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families. Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.

Hours

• This night shift position will work 12-hour shift with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Key
• Responsibilities: Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds) Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas
• Required
• Qualifications: Associate Respiratory Therapy RT license in state of practice CRT

Preferred Qualifications

2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting 2 Year Pediatric experience RRT Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.