Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Delivers critical and non critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Provides respiratory care in in-patient and out-patient areas.
• Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism.
• Must practice within Product of practice in accordance with the licensure act.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service.
• Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
• In accordance with hospital policy and procedure, performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
• Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety.
• Treatments performed as related to age specific needs.
• Educates/Precepts students and new orientee’s to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP.
• Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
• Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies.
• Monitors all department communications.
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties.

Required Education:

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Candidate must have a current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• NRP for NICU.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Credentials of RRT issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience.
• Prefer active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).

Schedule Hours Per Week: 36.00
Schedule Hours Per day: 12.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 3.00