Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Salary Range: $30 - $34 per hour
Position Overview:
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing respiratory care to patients with breathing difficulties and other cardiopulmonary disorders. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $30 - $34 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized respiratory care plans
- Administer respiratory treatments and therapies, such as oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and chest physiotherapy
- Monitor and adjust mechanical ventilators as needed
- Educate patients and their families on respiratory care techniques and disease management
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
- Document all patient care activities accurately and thoroughly
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
- Respond to emergency situations and provide immediate respiratory support as needed
- Adhere to all infection control and safety protocols
Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Experience working in a vent unit preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Willingness to work 3/12 hour shifts as needed