RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Riverside Healthcare

7 days ago

United States$44.45 /HrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Riverside Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – Acute Hospital Setting in United States. Overview The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting. This role is vital for managing and optimizing respiratory function in critically ill patients, ensuring the highest standards of care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Perform detailed assessments of patients' respiratory status, including evaluating lung sounds, breathing patterns, and oxygenation levels.

Treatment Administration: Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosolized treatments, and mechanical ventilation, according to established protocols and patient needs.

Adjust ventilator settings and manage endotracheal tubes or tracheostomy tubes as needed for patients requiring care.

Requirements

Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment Assist with training and mentoring new staff and respiratory therapy students.

Engage in professional development activities and stay current with advancements in respiratory care.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $34.18 - $44.45/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Riverside Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – Acute Hospital Setting.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRespiratory therapyMechanical ventilationArterial blood gasesPulmonary function testsAirway managementEmergency resuscitationIntubationExtubationPatient educationElectronic health recordsClinical documentationCritical careCollaborationEquipment maintenance

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Riverside Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Riverside Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $34k to $44k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $44000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Respiratory therapy, Mechanical ventilation, Arterial blood gases, Pulmonary function tests, Airway management, Emergency resuscitation, Intubation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill patients in an acute hospital setting, including assessment, treatment administration, and emergency response. They also collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and maintain accurate documentation in e...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan with Match, Educational Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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