Therapist-Respiratory Certified Seasonal

Overview

Job Summary:

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT.  Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

Assess 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 lifelong learning.

Completes assigned goals.

Experience:

Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

Minimum Required:

Current state license.

Special Skills:

Minimum Required - Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Licensure:

Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs.  ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Minimum Required:

RRT; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT