Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy - Nights

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Creates and updates policies and/or procedures.

2. Provides care by approved protocols and guidelines when applicable.

3. Provides non-concurrent therapy.

4. Provides education appropriate to disease and level of patient/caregiver understanding.

5. Demonstrates continuing education beyond licensure requirements.

6. Demonstrates competence in one or more of the specialty areas.

7. Completes special projects and research tasks as assigned or approved through immediate supervisor within established time frame.

8. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload so that important deadlines are met.

9. Assesses, plan, prepares and provides in-service education and training for physicians, respiratory and nursing staff.

10. Assists in the development and implementation of new programs.

11. Responds appropriately to emergency situation.

12. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.

13. Maintains all equipment in a state of readiness, completes daily rounds for inspection and/or calibration of emergency equipment.

14. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills related to patient status.

15. Verifies written orders, accepts and records verbal orders in medical record. Performs chart checks daily.

16. Utilize all existing technologies (i.e. e-mar barcoding) to safely administer medications.

17. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others.