Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist performs complex respiratory therapy work, including initiating therapeutic procedures, providing technical assistance in artificial ventilation and tracheostomy care, and conducting pulmonary function tests. The role involves consulting with medical staff to report patient conditions, preparing daily reports, and providing competency-based training on respiratory care techniques to residents, staff, and family members. This position requires maintaining and repairing respiratory therapy equipment while attending interdisciplinary team meetings to report on therapeutic progress.