Job Description
Quality Staffing Specialist are currently searching for Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to work within the hospital in Pediatrics and NICU Unit. Respiratory Therapist demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy patient's respiratory dysfunction. They work to support the health care team to provide respiratory care to patients throughout the health system. The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy patient's respiratory dysfunction. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, (Not include in Per Diem Job) and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed. May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures. These procedures include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, Chest Tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABG's, Blood Glucose monitoring, and others as deemed necessary by the medical control officer. May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patient's disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques. Maintains and improves job knowledg
