ICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilator, Critical Care

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, including IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation management in an acute care setting. You will assess patients, document care, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires strong patient assessment and the ability to handle emergencies, with flexible shifts to support 24/7 respiratory coverage. Collaboration and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient's medical record prior to each session to obtain and record identifying information required for the treatment and patient records.
• Administers Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing treatments, medical gas administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and CPR as ordered by physician.
• Assesses patient to determine appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations to physician regarding proper treatment mode.
• Performs therapeutic interventions and procedures.
• Observes patient and equipment during treatments.
• Reports adverse or any unusual reactions or events.
• Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry.
• Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to work in all areas of the hospital.
• Determines the impact of respiratory care on patient's conditions and recognizes patient's progress towards meeting the desired outcomes.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation on patients requiring ventilator support.
• Determines patient's ventilator status by testing inspiratory force measurements, tidal volume and vital capacity.
• Weans patients from mechanical ventilation to spontaneous breathing per order of physician.
• Performs arterial punctures/testing and pulmonary function studies and assists with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Contacts physician and makes recommendations to medical staff regarding ventilator changes and patient therapy.
• Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the area including acute and chronic pulmonary disease and co-morbid conditions.
• Performs EKGs as required according to departmental policies.
• Informs and explains EKG test purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing.
• Determines proper placement and attaches electrodes to specified areas of patient's body appropriately utilizing EKG equipment.
• Administers EKG exam, and observes patient, EKG tracings and equipment recognizing and reporting abnormal reactions, events or technically inadequate results.
• Documents Respiratory care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation.
• Prepares equipment/supplies and assists medical and nursing staff with special procedures and treatments as required.
• Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS/ACLS as required.
• Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
• Provides support to respiratory and nursing staff for ongoing assessment of patients and to provide clinical assistance as needed.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement.
• Completes required continuous training and education and responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment.

Job description

Regional One Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, including IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation management in an acute care setting. You will assess patients, document care, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires strong patient assessment and the ability to handle emergencies, with flexible shifts to support 24/7 respiratory coverage. Collaboration and adherence to safety standards are essential.