Respiratory Therapist II (Acute Care)

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care in an acute-care setting. You will assess patients, determine interventions, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, perform ABG analyses, and respond to emergencies.

Collaboration with physicians and nurses ensures up-to-date care plans. You will educate patients and families and document all care in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment
• Excellent communication
• Commitment to safety and quality in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments.
• Manage and operate ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpret results to guide care.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and update care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment expectations.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain a strong focus on patient-centered care, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Safety and quality focus

Job description

Respiratory Therapist needed to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute-care setting.

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.


• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments.


• Manage and operate ventilators and related respiratory equipment.


• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpret results to guide care.


• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and implement corrective measures.


• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and update care plans.


• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment expectations.


• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).


• Maintain a strong focus on patient-centered care, safety, and quality standards.

Key qualifications/skills:

strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and commitment to safety and quality in fast-paced environments.