Job Description

Job Summary

Join our vibrant healthcare team as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality respiratory support and patient care across diverse clinical settings. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes by providing advanced respiratory therapies, managing ventilators, and assessing patients' respiratory needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in close-knit environment across 4 different departments (LTC, Acute Care, ER, and Clinic). If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through specialized respiratory care, we want to hear from you!

CRT only $35-42.00/hr DOE (must obtain RRT within 1 year of hire)

RRT $40.00-$48.00/hr DOE

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments focusing on respiratory status, vital signs, and physiological parameters to determine appropriate interventions. Administer and monitor respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, nebulization, airway management procedures, and ventilator support tailored to individual patient needs. Manage and troubleshoot ventilator systems ensuring optimal functioning for critically ill patients or emergency settings. Assist with airway management techniques such as intubation and suctioning to secure airways and maintain patient safety during acute episodes. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. Maintain detailed documentation of treatments provided, patient responses, medication administration, and vital signs in compliance with hospital protocols. Stay current with medical terminology, physiology knowledge, anatomy fundamentals, and pulmonology advancements to ensure the highest standards of care.

Requirements

Valid certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner or equivalent credential recognized by relevant health authorities. Proven experience in hospital medicine environments with exposure to emergency medicine, critical care (ICU), and long term care Demonstrated proficiency in airway management techniques and ventilator troubleshooting. Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, pulmonology concepts, and medical terminology relevant to respiratory therapy. Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics in inpatient or outpatient settings. Ability to perform patient assessments accurately by evaluating vital signs and respiratory function under pressure during acute care situations. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is a plus. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and educate patients about their respiratory health. Join us in delivering compassionate, expert respiratory care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a vibrant work environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 - 48.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person