Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU CH NF

Respiratory Therapist II provides medication administration and implements respiratory care in complex critical-care scenarios, with a focus on ventilator management, independent clinical decision-making, and patient-family education. Responsibilities span patient assessment, collaboration with the health-care team, airway management (including intubation/extubation/trach care), arterial blood gas analysis, vocational and student mentoring, and adherence to safety and quality initiatives. The role emphasizes teaching and developing staff, contributing to protocol-based care, and supporting electronic documentation and order accuracy. Work location involves night shifts in a hospital setting with extensive involvement in critical care and cardiac service procedures.