Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering 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.
• Obtains arterial gases.
• Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.
• Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
• Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol.
• Maintains awareness of assigned patients overall condition.
• Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses.
• Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.
• Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness.
• Teaches patients and families self care techniques and modalities.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
• Accurately documents productivity information.
• Maintains awareness of supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken.
• Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions.
• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification is required.
• ACLS is required for critical care.

Qualifications

• Membership in national professional organization (AARC, NBRC) is preferred.
• One (1) year of acute or critical care experience is preferred.

Skills

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification is required.
• ACLS is required for critical care.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Night Shift
• Hours: Full-Time (36 hours)

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.72 - $47.86

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36