Respiratory Therapist - Senior

Job description

Job Title: Senior Respiratory Therapist Department: Respiratory Therapy Location: Newark Wayne Community Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule: Day shift Every Weekend for Min of 6 months; 12-hr. shifts, 6:30a-7:00p, possibly Night call SUMMARY: In any patient care setting, Senior Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, administer respiratory therapy treatments and therapies, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public. Senior Respiratory Therapist will also provide administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessment & Care Planning : Reviews patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans; advises providers on appropriate respiratory interventions. Therapeutic & Diagnostic Procedures : Administers and documents a wide range of respiratory therapies including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing. Equipment Management & Monitoring : Prepares, checks, and maintains respiratory equipment; monitors clinical parameters and adjusts treatm...