RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (PT - NIGHTS)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Riverside Healthcare as a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (PT - NIGHTS) 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
- Hourly rate: $44.45/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Riverside Healthcare as a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (PT - NIGHTS).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical 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
Stated compensation: $44.45 /Hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $44 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: Respiratory Therapy, Patient Assessment, 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 Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including patient assessment, treatment administration, and emergency response in an acute hospital setting. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate documentation in electronic ...
Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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