Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights to provide high-quality respiratory care services during overnight shifts. The Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights will assess, treat, and care for patients experiencing breathing disorders, cardiopulmonary conditions, and respiratory complications. The Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to deliver effective respiratory therapy interventions while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.

The Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights is responsible for evaluating patient respiratory conditions, administering prescribed respiratory treatments, monitoring patient responses, and adjusting therapeutic interventions when necessary. The Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights will operate respiratory therapy equipment, manage oxygen delivery systems, and support emergency respiratory procedures. This Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights position requires excellent clinical judgment, strong communication abilities, and the capability to perform efficiently in fast-paced healthcare environments.

The Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights works with neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations depending on operational needs. The Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights plays an essential role in improving respiratory function, patient comfort, and overall clinical outcomes. A successful Respiratory Therapist PRN - Nights demonstrates compassion, critical thinking, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient respiratory status through clinical evaluation and diagnostic information.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders.
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment, oxygen systems, and ventilators.
• Perform airway management procedures and respiratory interventions.
• Monitor patient responses to respiratory treatments and modify care plans as needed.
• Assist physicians and healthcare teams during emergency respiratory situations.
• Provide mechanical ventilation support and respiratory monitoring.
• Administer aerosol medications and oxygen therapy treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and respiratory therapy records.
• Educate patients and family members regarding respiratory treatments and disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines and patient safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional education.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Support overnight healthcare operations while maintaining high standards of care.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science.Associate's Degree A.S. degree requiredBachelor's DegreeGraduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science.Associate's Degree A.S. degree requiredBachelor's Degree

Certifications:

• NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
• RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor

Experience:

• 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required

Benefits:

• Competitive PRN compensation opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Exposure to diverse patient populations and respiratory conditions.
• Career growth opportunities within respiratory care services.
• Collaborative healthcare environment focused on patient excellence.
• Access to clinical training resources and skill development opportunities.
• Opportunities to expand respiratory therapy expertise across multiple care settings.