Respiratory Therapist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide evidence-based respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. In this role you will assess patients, manage ventilation, administer therapies, and document in EMR, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff.

You will educate patients and families on respiratory care and home-related instructions while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong clinical judgment in acute and critical care.
• Proficiency with ventilation management and respiratory treatment delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Accurate EMR documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory status and respond to clinical changes.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Administer respiratory therapies and support oxygenation and ventilation.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic respiratory tests as required.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing to develop and update care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and home-related instructions.
• Maintain infection-control practices and uphold patient safety standards.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist-cred

Clinical judgment in acute/critical

Ventilation management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication and patient education

EMR documentation and safety

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist providing evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations in acute and critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory status and respond to clinical changes.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Administer respiratory therapies and support oxygenation and ventilation.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic respiratory tests as required.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing to develop and update care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and home-related instructions.
• Maintain infection-control practices and uphold patient safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong clinical judgment in acute and critical care.
• Proficiency with ventilation management and respiratory treatment delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Accurate EMR documentation and adherence to safety protocols.