We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of experienced medical professionals.
Respiratory Therapist responsibilities include operating therapeutic gas administration equipment and mechanical ventilators and providing emergency care such as external cardiac massage or artificial respiration during medical emergencies.
Respiratory Therapists help patients who have trouble breathing by providing general and emergency respiratory therapy. This entails assessing patients and performing diagnostic tests to determine the extent of the illness or injury that’s causing it.
Ultimately, you will treat patients in need with prescribed medications and supportive devices for respiratory diseases like asthma.
Responsibilities
- Meets patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care
- Conduct pulmonary function tests
- Assess and interpret evaluations and test results
- Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians
- Help patient accomplish treatment plan
- Administer inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
- Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants
- Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan
- Complete discharge planning by consulting with medical staff members
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Laconia, NH 03246: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person