Job Description
Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered respiratory care in a setting that embraces best practices and relationship-based care. Uphold professional respiratory care standards guided by the AARC Code of Ethics, regional respiratory care regulations, and evidence-based protocols. Demonstrate expertise in respiratory therapy assessments, treatment modalities, life support certifications, critical thinking, and prioritization. Commit to ongoing professional development and educational growth. Essential Responsibilities: Assessment Conduct comprehensive, age-specific assessments and reassessments. Collaborate with family members, significant others, and healthcare providers to gather complete medical histories. Document assessment findings in accordance with unit policies. Diagnosis Identify actual or potential physical, psychosocial, cultural, religious, safety, infection control, environmental, and educational needs. Prioritize patient care based on assessment results. Interpret findings to prepare patient and family care and education plans. Planning/Outcome Work with healthcare team members to develop and adjust individualized care and discharge plans. Create care and education plans aligned with standards of practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Revise plans based on patient condition changes and input from patients and families. Implementation Deliver age-appropriate care according to established plans and patient priorities. Apply evidence-based interventions tailored to diagnoses. Utilize community resources to support care plans and coordinate access. Collaborate with caregivers to ensure cohesive plan execution. Evaluation Assess the effectiveness of respiratory interventions and patient