Respiratory Therapist: Expert Ventilator Care & Patient Safety

Provident Behavioral Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide evidence-based respiratory care in a clinical setting. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, manage ventilator therapy, and respond to respiratory emergencies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to educate staff and engage in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in assessing cardiopulmonary status and emergency care.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and emergency response skills.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and respiratory therapies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to accurate documentation, patient safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and ongoing monitoring for cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Operate and manage ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and therapeutic modalities.
• Perform and assist with respiratory diagnostics.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and life-support needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and staff on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Job description

Provident Behavioral Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide evidence-based respiratory care in a clinical setting. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, manage ventilator therapy, and respond to respiratory emergencies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to educate staff and engage in quality initiatives.