Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Employer: TLC Nursing
Industry: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Respiratory Therapist:
A Respiratory Therapist is a healthcare professional who specializes in the treatment of patients with breathing and lung disorders. They work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies, among other settings.
Responsibilities may include:
Assessing patients' breathing and lung function
Administering breathing treatments and medications
Monitoring patients' vital signs and adjusting treatments as needed
Performing diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function tests
Educating patients and families on managing respiratory conditions
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, such as physicians and nurses, to provide comprehensive patient care
Keeping detailed patient records and making recommendations for ongoing care.
Requirements:
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
A valid state license to practice Respiratory Therapy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle physically demanding work and emergency situations
This is a not full time but contracted travel position.
A Respiratory Therapist is a healthcare professional who specializes in the treatment of patients with breathing and lung disorders. They work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies, among other settings.
Responsibilities may include:
Assessing patients' breathing and lung function
Administering breathing treatments and medications
Monitoring patients' vital signs and adjusting treatments as needed
Performing diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function tests
Educating patients and families on managing respiratory conditions
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, such as physicians and nurses, to provide comprehensive patient care
Keeping detailed patient records and making recommendations for ongoing care.
Requirements:
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
A valid state license to practice Respiratory Therapy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle physically demanding work and emergency situations
This is a not full time but contracted travel position.
Created: 2024-06-25
Reference: 26700419
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Wilkes Barre
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