Certified Respiratory Therapist-Oxford Pulmonary
About the role
Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.
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
- Completes assigned goals
Requirements
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 for Respiratory Care.
Training: Minimum Required: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
Licensure: Minimum Required: BLS certification within 14 days of hire; CRT – successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Skills
Special Skills: Minimum Required: Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired: Previous experience with EPIC. Previous experience with CPAP/BiPAP or DME experience.