Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing essential cardiopulmonary services in accordance with established protocols and guidelines. This role involves delivering timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with various invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Deliver medicated aerosols using medical compressed gas systems.
• Maintain airways and manage ventilators.
• Insert arterial lines and perform intubations when necessary.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and cardiac/pulmonary stress tests.
• Execute blood gas analysis and ensure accurate reporting of results.

Qualifications:

• Must possess NBRC RRT or CRT certification.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current ACLS & BLS certifications, accredited by the American Heart Association.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
• Prior travel experience in this field is advantageous.

Additional Information:

Candidates should be prepared to provide available interview times and any necessary documentation upon request.