Certified Respiratory Therapist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to support adult and pediatric patients with assessments, therapies, and ventilator management.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, document in EMR, and uphold infection control and patient safety in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment and therapy administration skills.
• Ability to operate and manage ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and administer respiratory therapies for adult and pediatric patients.
• Manage ventilators and monitor patient responses to treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver evidence-based care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Therapy administration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certification as a Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment

Job description

• Perform assessments and administer respiratory therapies for adult and pediatric patients.
• Manage ventilators and monitor patient responses to treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver evidence-based care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.

Role:

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and administer respiratory therapies for adult and pediatric patients.
• Manage ventilators and monitor patient responses to treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver evidence-based care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment and therapy administration skills.
• Ability to operate and manage ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

The role offers opportunities for ongoing learning, exposure to advanced respiratory procedures, and supporting a diverse patient community in a collaborative environment.