Respiratory Therapist Nights

The Respiratory Therapist III provides routine, emergent, and critical cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This role encompasses responsibility as a Lead Therapist, covering in a supervisory capacity in the absence of a Lead Therapist, and may also serve as a charge therapist as required. Adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan, as well as the rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies, and the standards of all accrediting bodies, is fundamental to this position. The Respiratory Therapist III actively participates in delivering outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. This position requires the practitioner to work closely with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate, effective treatment, routinely assess the respiratory status of patients, and initiate re-evaluation of therapy when indicated. The Respiratory Therapist III identifies immediate and potential problems and takes appropriate action, prioritizing to provide the proper response to patient needs. Serving as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members is also a key aspect of this role. Effective communication and thorough documentation are essential. The Respiratory Therapist III is expected to continuously improve both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards. Demonstrating sound judgment regarding observations, findings, and concerns, the Respiratory Therapist III reports pertinent observations, interventions, and patient responses to the Registered Nurse and/or physician. The role serves as a resource for department practitioners, students, and the interdisciplinary team, using critical thinking and decision-making skills in the delivery of quality patient care. Contributions to the achievement of Dashboard Measurements as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction are critical. Displaying work habits that are considerate of others, safe, and orderly aligns with the primary objective of providing exceptional customer service in day-to-day interactions.

The value you'll bring to the team: Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and procedure. Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within the confines of established protocols. Monitors, instructs and coaches patient before, during and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects. Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria. Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress. Serves as resource to staff. Trains and instructs cardiopulmonary and other staff. Helps to supervise student preceptorship program. May serve as BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or NRP instructor. Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high morale. Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation. Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings. Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours. Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed. Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: Minimum qualifications: A.A. Degree in related field required RRT or CRT Required

• Provides routine, emergent, and critical cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Covers in a supervisory capacity in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
• May also serve as a charge therapist as required.
• Actively participates in delivering outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Works closely with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate, effective treatment.
• Routinely assesses the respiratory status of patients, and initiates re-evaluation of therapy when indicated.
• Identifies immediate and potential problems and takes appropriate action, prioritizing to provide the proper response to patient needs.
• Serves as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members.
• Effective communication and thorough documentation are essential.
• Continuously improves both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards.
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding observations, findings, and concerns, reports pertinent observations, interventions, and patient responses to the Registered Nurse and/or physician.
• Serves as a resource for department practitioners, students, and the interdisciplinary team, using critical thinking and decision-making skills in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Contributes to the achievement of Dashboard Measurements as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction.
• Displays work habits that are considerate of others, safe, and orderly aligns with the primary objective of providing exceptional customer service in day-to-day interactions.
• Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.
• Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress.
• Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within the confines of established protocols.
• Monitors, instructs and coaches patient before, during and after treatment delivery.
• Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects.
• Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.
• Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
• Serves as resource to staff.
• Trains and instructs cardiopulmonary and other staff.
• Helps to supervise student preceptorship program.
• May serve as BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or NRP instructor.
• Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high morale.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation.
• Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings.
• Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours.
• Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed.
• Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates weaning process.
• Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.

• A.A. Degree in related field required
• RRT or CRT Required

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

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