Respiratory Therapist, FT, Days

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist (RT) I is an introductory level respiratory care practitioner who is learning and incorporating the mission and standards of behavior of MWHC. The RT I has basic assessment and therapeutic skills and can provide care to limited patient populations. The RT I will provide quality care, develop, and ensure patient plan of care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, registered nurses, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists. Qualifications: - Provides competent and compassionate patient and family centered care based on respiratory processes and interdisciplinary teamwork. - Administers and assesses responses to respiratory therapeutic interventions with proficiency and minimal to no supervision. (e.g., aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene). - Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends adjustments and modifications. - Establishes and manages mechanical ventilation. - Measures ventilator volumes,...