Night Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 72 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Liberty Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN night shifts. The role involves assessing cardiopulmonary status, administering respiratory therapies, and collaborating with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring ventilation, delivering non-invasive ventilation when suitable, and educating patients and families. Prior RT certification and ongoing professional education are expected to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Bachelor's degree in RT preferred for advanced roles.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) and NBRC certification expected.

Responsabilités

• Perform respiratory assessments and plan of care with physician orders.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust equipment by age group.
• Educate patients and families about lung conditions and treatments.
• Manage patients on mechanical ventilation and assist with weaning when appropriate.
• Administer aerosol, oxygen, and airway clearance therapies per physician orders.
• Assist during bronchoscopy procedures and post-procedure care.

Connaissances

Patient education

Ventilator management

Non-invasive ventilation

ECG interpretation

Neonatal to geriatric care

Emergency department care

Formation

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Outils

Respironics Vision

Respironics V60

Respironics BIPAP ST

Description du poste

Liberty Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN night shifts. The role involves assessing cardiopulmonary status, administering respiratory therapies, and collaborating with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring ventilation, delivering non-invasive ventilation when suitable, and educating patients and families. Prior RT certification and ongoing professional education are expected to maintain high standards of care.