Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) practices at the level of a clinically competent to proficient practitioner of respiratory care.
• The RRT at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients with emergency, acute, and intensive care needs with minimal guidance.
• The RRT demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and department goals.
• The RRT works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, established organizational policies and procedures, and the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practices Guidelines.
• They serve as a role model for other staff, a preceptor for new employees and participates in endeavors to increase respiratory care knowledge.

Required Education:

• Associate’s degree.
• Certificate of completion in respiratory care from a respiratory care program.
• According to the CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services) a copy of diploma or transcript is required as proof of academic achievement for all non-laboratory personnel performing non-waived POC testing.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• A valid license to practice respiratory care in the state of Pennsylvania.
• BLS.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program or Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification within 2 years of date of placement into position.
• NRP.
• PALS.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist-Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience.
• Ability to use MS Office Suite.

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write).