Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
About the role
To be completed as established by department:
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- STABLE Point of Care Technician
Responsibilities
Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician.
Requirements
- EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed: MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Qualifications
- One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Registered Respiratory Therapist Membership with American Association for Respiratory Care.
- Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
- Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
Working Environment
- Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
Additional Job Description
PRN role - working primarily night shifts. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)