Registered Respiratory Therapist FT

Job Description

Job Description

Registered

Respiratory Therapist FT(36 Hrs WK)

Certified Respiratory Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) performs diagnostic tests, provides therapeutic interventions, and responds to medical emergencies throughout the hospital participating in CPR and intubation., as required.
• The RCP evaluates the patient's response to therapy administered and recommends and implements modifications to the respiratory care plan based on this evaluated response.
• The RCP provides education to the patient, family and public.
• The RCP, under the supervision of a physician, provides age-appropriate care to all groups served.

OVERVIEW

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent customer service skills.

High School diploma or GED

Credentialed (CRT,RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or board-eligible

1 year experience in an acute care setting (preferred)

Light : Exert up to 20 lb. of force occasionally and / or up to 10 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75%

Ability to function independently

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Level I

Neonates 1 - 30 days

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performs diagnostic tests (Arterial Blood Gases, sputum inductions, Electrocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, Peak Expiratory Flow Rates, Pulmonary Function Studies and Stress Tests) according to department policy, following physician's orders.

NOTE : CLIA regulations are based on the complexity of the test method. CLIA categorizes analysis of Arterial Blood Gases [ABG’s] as moderate complexity testing. Staff that has demonstrated competency in this area does not require direct supervision to perform this task.