Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Expert

Asheville Pulmonary & CCU; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville Pulmonary & CCU in Asheville, NC is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care to adults with pulmonary and critical care needs.

In this patient-centered, evidence-based role you will perform assessments, administer and adjust therapies, manage ventilators, document care, and educate patients and families; collaborate with pulmonologists, intensivists and advanced practitioners to support care planning and outcomes across Western North Carolina.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Respiratory Therapist license.
• Experience with adult critical care preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document care.
• Administer and adjust respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilators and alarm systems.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and intensivists.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Critical care knowledge

Education

Relevant Respiratory Therapist certification (RRT)

Tools

Ventilators

Cardiopulmonary equipment

Job description

Asheville Pulmonary & CCU in Asheville, NC is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care to adults with pulmonary and critical care needs.

In this patient-centered, evidence-based role you will perform assessments, administer and adjust therapies, manage ventilators, document care, and educate patients and families; collaborate with pulmonologists, intensivists and advanced practitioners to support care planning and outcomes across Western North Carolina.