Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN Plus
About the role
Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions, analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient, cost‑effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education and professional growth and development activities, along with other duties as assigned. This position is located in the United States of America.
Responsibilities
- Diagnostic and metabolic testing
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic interventions
- Analysis and reporting of clinical response
- Collaboration with medical staff and health‑care team
- Patient and family education
- Discharge planning
- Participation in performance improvement activities
- Continuing education
- Professional growth and development
Requirements
- Less than 1 year of applicable experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Various
- License‑Respiratory Therapy – Various
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Various (required within one year of hire)
- Associate Degree
Pay
Salary based on work commitment level:
- PRN: 3 shifts or less within a 6‑week period, no commitment for weekends or holidays.
- PRN Plus: minimum 3 shifts within a 6‑week period, and 1 minor holiday.
- PRN Extra: minimum 6 shifts within a 6‑week period, 2 weekend shifts within 6 weeks, 2 minor holidays or 1 major holiday.
Schedule
PRN Night shift.