Respiratory Therapist PRN

Description: 

• Responds to emergencies (code blue, rapid response) and high-risk deliveries; provides care to compromised newborns 

• Manages airways including endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes 

• Assesses and monitors patients on invasive/non-invasive ventilation; adjusts settings as ordered 

• Performs or assists with advanced procedures (intubation, arterial lines, bronchoscopy) 

• Administers prescribed respiratory medications via nebulizer or MDI using safe practices 

• Performs therapeutic procedures (chest physiotherapy, oscillating PEP, PEP) 

• Provides and adjusts oxygen therapy per patient needs and orders 

• Completes patient assessments, makes care recommendations, and educates patients/families 

• Performs pulmonary function testing per national standards 

• Completes neurodiagnostic studies (EEG) and cardiac testing (12-lead ECG, Holter monitoring) 

• Obtains arterial and capillary blood gases; analyzes and interprets results 

• Completes and documents oximetry studies 

• Documents assessments, therapies, and patient information in the medical record 

• Communicates patient information for continuity of care (shift reports, transfers) 

• Educates peers and students; participates in debriefs, quality improvement, and safety activities 

• Reviews and responds to departmental communications; attends meetings and in-services 

• Communicates concerns and events to departmental leadership 

• Cleans, prepares, and maintains respiratory equipment and analyzers 

• Evaluates, communicates, and manages equipment and supply needs