Respiratory Therapist

Provide direct patient care respiratory services for adult neuro patients with low ratios. Set up, adjust, and manage patients on continuous mechanical ventilation, maintaining airway patency, trach tubes, and ventilator settings; wean patients when indicated. Perform emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway care as needed. Thoroughly document all therapeutic and diagnostic activities in the medical record. Assess respiratory care orders, discuss variances with physicians, and formulate care plans based on patient assessments. Participate in patient rounds, explain treatment procedures to patients and families, and contribute to clinical conferences and in-service education. Assemble and perform quality controls on respiratory care equipment while maintaining clinical competency.