Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy- Evening

Part Time (24 Hours/Biweekly)

Shift: Evenings (Mainly 3-11p shifts)

Every other weekend. Every other holiday.

**General Summary**

Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

**Essential Functions:**

+ Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway. Charts treatment, response and progress.
+ Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
+ Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
+ Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
+ Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
+ Provides qual...