Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist has advanced knowledge and training of the cardiopulmonary system that is used to manage and treat patients.
• Therapists will use different scientific principles, therapies, and techniques to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and directs the administration of respiratory care services (including but not limited to oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medication, airway clearance, invasive and non-invasive ventilation and bedside spirometry), as ordered by a patients attending physician, in a quality manner that is in accordance with established procedures.
• Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
• Reviews physician’s orders, analyzes patient’s diagnostic test results and provides appropriate therapy based on the patients current clinical condition.
• If appropriate, implements approved protocols as directed by physician.
• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy; prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment.
• Instructs patient in the use of various respiratory care equipment in a thorough and professional manner.
• Assesses patient response to therapy and coaches the patient to improve technique.
• Documents all treatments and therapies given, any supplies used, and accurately files all corresponding charges.
• Reports outcomes of therapeutic interventions and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Adheres to established policies including but not limited to: infection control and isolation policies, HIPAA, time and attendance, and social media.
• Works willingly and professionally with other employees, healthcare professionals, and students.
• Takes responsibility and initiative to understand and complete any professional or technical requirements set by leadership.
• Incorporates principles continuous quality improvement in all of aspects of clinical care, identifying opportunities as appropriate.

Certifications:

• BLS (AHA Only).
• ACLS (AHA Only).
• RRT.
• RCP.

Experience:

• 2 years min experience.
• ICU experience required.
• Epic experience preferred.

Scrub Color:

• Grey.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Interview Type:

• Virtual, 1 round.