Respiratory Therapist-Nights Wed-Friday 7 : 00pm-7 : 30am

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Job Title : Respiratory Therapist

Department : Cardio-Pulmonary

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt - Hourly, Eligible for Overtime

Employment Status : Full-Time

Location : HCCH Hospital

Reports to : Department Director

Job Summary / Objective :

The Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) / Certified (CRT) is responsible for implementing medical prescriptions for respiratory care, maintaining adequate supplies and equipment, and delivering high-quality respiratory therapy services. This role involves assessing patients' respiratory conditions, recognizing adverse effects of treatments, and taking corrective actions as needed. Additional duties may include outpatient testing, assisting in the pulmonology clinic, participating in patient education, collaborating with a team, and evaluating or repairing equipment.

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities :

• Administer respiratory therapy as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and assess patients' respiratory status, symptoms, and response to treatments.
• Recognize and address adverse effects of respiratory treatments, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Understand and manage the properties and combustible characteristics of compressed gases.
• Maintain and manage respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Apply knowledge of isolation techniques, anatomy, and vital signs measurement (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respirations).
• Participate in patient education and outpatient testing / pulmonology clinic.
• Evaluate and repair respiratory therapy equipment as required.
• Document patient care and therapy outcomes accurately.

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EEOC Statement :

Harrison County Community Hospital District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.