RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (PER DIEM)

Job description

Primary Scheduled Hours: variable 12-hour shifts, per diem Job Summary: Provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment or diagnostic test for acute care, emergency room or outpatient as needed. Essential Job Functions: - Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. - Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. - Obtains ABGs, EKGs and other testing as appropriate. - Set up and operate devices, such as, high flow oxygen, Bipap, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. - Support clinical team regarding area of expertise through training or instruction. - Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties. - Maintain confidentiality of patients' pertinent identification and therapy information. - Documenting, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form to maintain pati...