Respiratory Therapist

About the role

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to lead and oversee daily shift operations in a hospital setting. The role combines direct patient care, staff coordination, equipment management, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe and effective respiratory support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead shift activities by analyzing patient needs, assigning tasks based on staff competency, and ensuring safe care delivery.
• Foster interdisciplinary communication for timely patient care and discharge planning.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide clinical assistance, and support staff education and training.
• Monitor equipment, manage staffing levels, and ensure resource availability.
• Participate in process improvement, safety, and quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Conduct patient rounds to assess care quality and implement corrective actions as needed.

Required profile

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC‑RRT or RCP.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in critical care settings such as ICU, NICU, or ER.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical abilities to support a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• NBRC‑Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)