Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Cardiopulmonary
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Duration: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Hours per Shift: 0.9 FTE
Experience: 1 year preferred
License: Current state Respiratory Care License required
Certifications: Current registration by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC-RRT) required
Must-Have: Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire. ACLS required within 90 days of hire. PALS required within 90 days of hire. NRP required within six months of hire.
Description:
Provides effective respiratory care through approved client assessment, diagnostics, therapeutics, and education.
Provision of services is initiated by physician order and approved protocols.
The Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical patients.
We serve all age groups and patient populations using evidence-based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.
Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others.
Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to complete within required time frames.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.
Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
Knowledge of medical records, procedures, and terminology.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.