About this role
Administers respiratory care and life support to patients, practicing under physician direction. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures following specific, well-defined department procedures in ages ranging from neonatal to geriatric patients. Provides complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment such as caring for patients on life support and intensive care units. Primarily consults with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans. Performs under the supervision of the respiratory care department director and medical director. Must perform duties in the hospital according to the mission and policies and procedures of Woman's Hospital.