Acute Care Respiratory Therapist — Patient-Centric Impact

clearskyhealth; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearsky Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders, following physician orders and hospital protocols. You will join a team that integrates company values into daily practice and participates in rounds, education, and ongoing in-services.

The role requires at least one year of Respiratory Care Practitioner experience, with a preference for Acute Care settings.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• Acute Care setting experience preferred.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards.
• Demonstrates ability to apply age-specific standards for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Proficient in documentation and communicating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Performs prescribed respiratory care procedures per physician orders and protocols.
• Assesses patient condition and communicates therapy appropriateness with physician and nursing staff.
• Participates in rounds, conferences, and shift reports.
• Documents procedures and patient responses; reports adverse events to the team.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and work area; reports malfunctions.
• Communicates with patients and family about respiratory care procedures and equipment.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Independence

Job description

Clearsky Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders, following physician orders and hospital protocols. You will join a team that integrates company values into daily practice and participates in rounds, education, and ongoing in-services.

The role requires at least one year of Respiratory Care Practitioner experience, with a preference for Acute Care settings.