Description
The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the order physician.
This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.
Responsibilities:
- Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
- Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
- Maintains awareness of assigned patient’s overall condition.
- Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
- Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
- Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas.
Requirements:
- Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
- Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401(K)
- Education assistance
- Many more
Schedule:
- Full-time, 36 hours/week Days
- 7:00am-7:30pm
- Variable weekdays, every third weekend, and holidays per department rotation