Cert Respiratory Therapist

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy Required or Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program.
• (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Licensed by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Advanced Life Support
• Maintains active membership in the AARC and AL Association for Respiratory Care

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.