Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job description:Position Summary:The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.What you will do in this role:You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.What qualifications you will need:State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Associate DegreeBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start datePALS - Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateNRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start dateQualifications:What qualifications you will need:5 years of RRT experience Required! Experience doesnt have to be acute, LTAC or other settings.State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Associate DegreeBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start datePALS - Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateNRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start dateWhy is This a Great Opportunity:Great benefits. Relo offered!