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