Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist to oversee respiratory care functions and procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, coordination of care operations, and providing support in high-acuity situations. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong patient care skills within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• RRT certification and a degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Experience in pulmonary function testing and ventilator support preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Perform advanced respiratory care procedures including tracheal intubations.
• Provide educational guidance to patients and staff on respiratory care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care procedures

Ventilation management

Education

RRT certification

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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The Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sr RRT) is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day to day operations of the Respiratory Care Department as well as the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed, such as but not limited to pulmonary function lab, neonatal intensive care, HBO. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, humidity/aerosol therapy, pulmonary function lab, neonatal intensive care, HBO in an assigned area on patients. Coordinates specialty area operations, subject to review by the Supervisor/Director, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring of program activities, and coordinating among other team members/disciplines to ensure effectiveness of operations and the delivery of quality patient care. Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients, provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, performs tracheal intubations, and may assist the physician in performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomies or other invasive procedures and monitoring. Conducts inspiratory force measurements and vital capacity tests, performs arterial blood gas punctures and analysis. May perform bedside pulmonary function tests and in lab with appropriate training. Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed. Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments. Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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