Respiratory Therapist-CRT •up to $15K sign-on incentive available •

Job Summary :

The Certified Respiratory Therapist is ultimately accountable to the respiratory supervisor and department director and performs under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor and is delegated a shift assignment by the supervisor to achieve quality patient care and expected productivity during a routine workflow experience.

A Certified Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate quality health care through patient safety interventions and strategies :

The Certified Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate competency for knowledge / skill / ability for :

Provision of appropriate age / growth / cognitive development during care :

• Vital signs- Dysfunction signs and symptoms,
• Selection and application of appropriate therapy intervention and
• Size selection for supply / equipment and alarm parameter / alarm adjustments and
• Patient education, including family or significant other when needed to facilitate the understanding required for patient cooperation of procedure and assessments of patient.

Sensitivity to cultural and religious beliefs of patients, visitors, and staff.

The indication / implementation / application / cautions and contraindications for respiratory scope of practice procedures (non-invasive and invasive in a systematic manner to include assessment and planning, intervention and monitoring / evaluation in collaboration with the dept. supervisor and multidisciplinary care team as evidenced by documentation in the EMR, direct observation by the supervisor / preceptor and patient evaluation of care. Services provided to include but not limited to :

Pulmonary hygiene therapy : CPT (manual and device) and naso-tracheal suction,

Performance Expectations :

Certified Respiratory Therapist must :

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) and NICU Transport Team

If RRT eligible graduate, demonstrate preparation / action to achieve NBRC Registry credential

Qualifications : Education / Skills :

Graduate of Associate in Applied Science degree program preferred. Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner Program required.

Work Experience :

Respiratory Therapy work experience in an acute or critical care setting preferred.

Certification / Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Additional Certification / Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

Mental Demands :

Ability to perform repetitive tasks and to exercise good judgment and initiative to set priorities appropriately for patient care, and ones own required staff training and education. Ability to follow directions precisely with accuracy and the realization error in judgment or performance may have serious consequence to patients . Have a "sincere interest" in being capable, dependable, flexible, and reliable and thoughtful and responsive at all levels of engagement with health team and patient customers. Prepares for NBRC advanced level examination to acquire registry credential.

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Required

Preferred

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