Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Third Shift

Job description

Department RESPIRATORY THERAPY - 206170: Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Third Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade 117 Job Description The Respiratory Therapist I will participate on the clinical ladder, which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist I cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, and implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist I is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team. Responsibilities and Duties: Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies. Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks. Performs airway clearance therapy. Performs basic operations in the EHR system...