*Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities:*
* Monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.
* Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
* Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
* Following specified parameters of treatment.
* Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.
* Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $1,980.
00 - $2,088.
00 per week
Shift:
* 12 hour shift
Weekly schedule:
* 3x12
Experience:
* Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* RRT (Preferred)
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* ACLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person