Respiratory Therapist

Health Here; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a qualified respiratory therapist to deliver evidence-based respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. You will assess cardiopulmonary status, initiate oxygen therapy and ventilator support, perform diagnostic testing, administer medications, and respond to rapid response events as part of a collaborative care team.

In this role you will educate patients and families, document in the EMR, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives to uphold high standards

Responsibilities

• Assess cardiopulmonary status and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Initiate and manage oxygen therapy and ventilator support.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide treatment.
• Administer respiratory medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Respond to rapid response events and code situations with timely, effective care.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives.

Job description

to deliver evidence-based respiratory care for diverse patients in acute and critical care settings.

• Assess cardiopulmonary status and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Initiate and manage oxygen therapy and ventilator support.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide treatment.
• Administer respiratory medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Respond to rapid response events and code situations with timely, effective care.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives.