Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing respiratory therapy under medical direction, in the education, treatment, management, & diagnostic evaluation and care of patients in the hospital with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Performing Intubation assistance as well as Ventilator set-up & management.
• Gathering all information necessary to properly evaluate the patient’s needs, including patient specific disease education as well as testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Developing a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver, as well as team members, to foster an optimum environment in support of goal achievement.
• Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
• 2 years of Acute care experience-Required.

Required Certification/Licensing:

• Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license and Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.
• BLS/CPR by American Heart Association, ACLS, and PALS required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
• Vent management/Ability to do ABGs -required.
• Adheres to Client Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
• Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be highly reliable and be available to work all days other than those that were pre-disclosed prior to offer.
• Must not have alternative jobs that would interfere with client schedule being a priority.