Sr Respiratory Therapist (PRN/ Intermittent)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, administers safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician, with emphasis in critical care areas. Monitors mechanical ventilation, administers medications and performs patient assessment. Understands ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, and other complex physiologic data.


Essential Functions:

Initiates, maintains, monitors and document mechanical ventilator support.
Performs effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician with endotracheal intubation.
Demonstrates safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.
Initiates and performs CPR. Primarily responsible for airway management during emergent situations.
Performs arterial blood gas analysis in accordance with CLIA and CAP regulations.
Evaluates chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement and other conditions for optimiz...