Respiratory Therapist

Vetted Solutions; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care for acute and chronic patients in ED, ICU, and inpatient settings.

The role involves assessing respiratory status, performing treatments, managing ventilators, obtaining ABGs, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to deliver coordinated care. Education to patients and families is also required.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency support skills.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and ABGs.
• Effective teamwork with interdisciplinary staff.
• Clear patient/family communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory status and determine interventions.
• Perform respiratory treatments and manage ventilators.
• Obtain and analyze ABGs (arterial blood gases).
• Assist with emergency responses and rapid clinical changes.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff for coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans.

Skills

RRT credential

Ventilator management

ABGs

Clinical assessment

Emergency support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clear patient communication

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

provides safe, evidence-based respiratory care for acute and chronic patients in ED, ICU, and inpatient settings.

• Assess patient respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions
• Perform respiratory treatments and manage ventilators
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Assist with emergency responses and rapid clinical changes
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and treatments
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR

Qualifications/Skills:

RRT credential, strong clinical assessment and emergency support skills, proficiency with ventilator management and ABGs, effective teamwork with interdisciplinary staff, and clear patient/family communication.