ICU Respiratory Therapist Job Description

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Department

Critical Care / Adult ICU / [Specify Unit]

Reports To

ICU Nurse Manager / Director of Respiratory Therapy

Job Summary

The ICU Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care to critically ill patients, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, ECMO support, and emergency interventions. Works collaboratively with intensivists, nurses, and perfusionists to ensure optimal oxygenation and ventilation.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Ventilation

Initiate, monitor, and adjust invasive/non-invasive ventilators.

Implement lung-protective strategies and weaning protocols.

Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and patientventilator asynchrony.

Airway Management

Assist with intubation, extubatio...