Registered Respiratory Therapist-Nights

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each; conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose, benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators; aware of critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols; makes recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts, and modifies respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines.
• Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Requirements

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced certification per facility/department.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required (or equivalent experience may be considered).
• For Free-Standing Emergency Department: 2 years critical care experience required or a bachelor’s or higher in Respiratory Therapy with 1-year critical care experience.
• For all other areas, new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible.

Skills

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary.
• Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Protected Health Information: Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written, and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job is controlled via user ID and password.