Respiratory Therapist Nights

The Respiratory Therapist administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders, performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care. Duties include orienting patients to treatment modalities, performing ABG punctures, assisting with bedside procedures, conducting pulmonary testing, following safety protocols, maintaining equipment, ensuring proper documentation, communicating with peers and leadership, ensuring proper PPE and infection-control measures, managing ventilator settings and airway maintenance, and applying age-specific care considerations. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams, adherence to regulatory standards, and ongoing professional development; responsibilities may include emergency interventions and other duties as assigned. Licensure and certifications required include RRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, with additional NICU contingencies (NRP and STABLE) where applicable, plus state-specific requirements.