Respiratory Therapist NMC healthcare LLC

Job Description Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments for adult and pediatric patients, including evaluation of airway patency, respiratory effort, oxygenation, ventilation, breath sounds, and vital signs. Assess newly referred or transferred patients from external facilities for potential admission to NMC ProVita, including detailed review of ventilator settings, airway requirements, respiratory stability, and overall suitability for safe transfer. Perform point of care testing (POCT) such as arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, analyze, interpret, and communicate results to the medical team, and integrate findings into treatment planning. Conduct diagnostic respiratory tests such as lung capacity tests, peak flow, pulse oximetry, capnography, and electrocardiograms as appropriate for different age groups. Determine patient-specific requirements for respiratory care, including indications, precautions, and treatment modifications based on age and comorbidities. Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment (e.g., invasive and non-invasive ventilators, HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, aerosol generators, nebulizers, airway clearance devices) for both adults and children according to prescribed parameters. Provide emergency respiratory intervention across all age groups, including artificial ventilation, airway support, suctioning, and participation in code blue or rapid response events. Manage mechanical ventilation according to physician orders—adjusting parameters, optimizing synchrony, and supporting safe ventilator weaning for adults and pediatric patients. Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, airway humidification, and bronchial hygiene therapies tailored to patient age and condition. Perform airway clearance techniques (CPT, vibration/percussion, suctioning, assisted cough techniques) for adults and pediatric patients. Assist with tracheostomy care, routine changes, and emergency management, ensuring age-appropriate safety measures. Continuously monitor patient response to respiratory therapy, including ventilator synchrony, oxygenation levels, ABG trends, chest expansion, breath sounds, and overall clinical stability. Recognize early signs of respiratory deterioration or adverse reactions in adult and pediatric patients and escalate promptly to the medical team. Report any concerns related to clinical deterioration, neglect, abuse, or safeguarding risks in line with organizational policies, DOH regulations, and mandatory reporting requirements. Maintain clear professional and clinical boundaries when working with both adult and pediatric populations, ensuring all interventions are developmentally appropriate, ethically sound, and aligned with family-centered and culturally sensitive care principles. Review and modify treatment plans in consultation with the physician based on patient progress and diagnostic results. Ensure daily quality checks of ventilator settings, alarms, circuits, and patient-device interaction. Provide age-appropriate respiratory care education to patients, families, and caregivers, including guidance on respiratory conditions, equipment handling, medications, breathing techniques, and home-care management for both adult and pediatric patients.