Emergency & Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

You will assess patients, deliver treatments, manage airways and ventilation, and educate patients and families on care plans. Collaboration with the care team and strict equipment safety adherence are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in respiratory therapy interventions, including airway and ventilation management.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced healthcare environments.
• Commitment to equipment maintenance, infection control, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Deliver respiratory treatments and manage airways and ventilation.
• Provide therapeutic respiratory support in critical and acute situations.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols.

Skills

clinical assessment

airway management

ventilation management

effective communication

team collaboration

equipment maintenance

Job description

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

You will assess patients, deliver treatments, manage airways and ventilation, and educate patients and families on care plans. Collaboration with the care team and strict equipment safety adherence are essential in this role.