Registered Respiratory Therapist | Certified Respiratory Therapist | RRT|CRT | Le Bonheur Children's | FT | Days

About the role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for performing various respiratory care procedures and examinations for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role also involves assisting physicians in inserting catheters and performing arterial blood gas collection.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs advanced respiratory care techniques such as invasive pressure monitoring, pulmonary artery catheterization, cardiac output determinations, and administration of Nitric Oxide and other gases.
• Aids in the insertion of catheters as needed.
• Collects arterial blood gas samples through line draws or punctures.
• Assesses and reassesses patients through observation, clinical data gathering, and reports findings accurately, making referrals to appropriate disciplines as necessary.
• Provides educational development and serves as a technical resource for patients, families, physicians, students, and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in departmental and hospital continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Required: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care; Preferred: Technical Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Care.
• Preferred: No prior work experience.
• Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care and the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care.
• Required: Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the Arkansas State Medical Board and the Mississippi State Department of Health.
• Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other professionals.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Skills

• Understanding of and ability to prepare written materials.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Independent decision-making abilities.
• Organizational skills.

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent striving for excellence.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the provided job posting.