Respiratory Therapist Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Assesses the patient.
Develops the plan of care.
Implements the plan of care.
Evaluates the plan of care.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
Provides clinical leadership.
Supports life long learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications:
Experience: Minimum Required:
Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
Preferred/Desired: 1 year hospital experience.
Education: Minimum Required:
Preferred/Desired: Training:
Minimum Required: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
Preferred/Desired:- Special Skills:
- Minimum Required:
- Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure: Minimum Required:
RRT; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired: ACLS
