Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in various respiratory care settings, particularly in adult critical care.

Position Details

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; subject to change as needed
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Floating: May be required to float to other units as necessary while maintaining qualifications and competencies.

Call Off Policy

The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks as operational needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Must have an active RRT SC (Registered Respiratory Therapist) license.
• Certifications: Current certifications in ACLS and BLS are required.
• Patient Population: Experience working with adult and geriatric patients is essential.

Required Skills

• Proficient in adult critical care work settings.
• Experience in extubation, nasal airway placements, suctioning, and oral airway placement.
• Skilled in pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care.
• Experience administering respiratory medications including albuterol, Atrovent, and others.
• Ability to deliver medication through various aerosol setups and nebulizers.
• Familiarity with high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy.
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• 1 year of EPIC experience required for charting purposes.
• Must have trauma level 1 experience.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on the responsibilities of this important role, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives.