Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient
• Implements the plan of care
• Evaluates the plan of care
• Administers medications as prescribed
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care
• Provides clinical leadership
• Supports life long learning

Specifications

• Experience: Minimum Required - Current state license, recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility), and/or previous respiratory care practice. Preferred/Desired - 1 year hospital experience.
• Education: Minimum Required - Current state license, state licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Preferred/Desired - Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• Licenses: Minimum Required - BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT, Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. Preferred/Desired - ACLS.