Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, evaluates, educates, and delivers quality respiratory therapy in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Manages patients on life support equipment.
• Initiates, modifies, and adjusts mechanical respirators to meet patient needs.
• Functions in at least one specialty area: Pulmonary Function, Rehab, Discharge Planning, Clinical Instructor, Industrial Screening, Supervision, and/or Bronchoscopy Assist.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field.
• Completes one special project annually.
• Attends and participates in unit meetings.
• Performs collection and analysis of arterial blood gas collections.
• Maintains and troubleshoots all clinical equipment.
• Participates in at least one Quality Management project per year.
• Maintains patient assessment skills.
• Participates in patient care decisions with the physician.
• Acts as a resource for physician and nursing staff.
• May work extra during staff shortages or until workload is complete.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to the position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapists.
• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT credentials).
• RRT credentials obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed by the State of Wisconsin to practice Respiratory Therapy.
• Completion of a minimum of 14 continuing education credits annually.
• Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate therapy recommendations.
• Must be able to establish priorities and respond in emergency situations.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Employee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric.
• CPR certification.
• NRP Certified, new hires must obtain NRP certification within 1 year (12 months) of hire date.
• Adheres to established hospital and Pulmonary Care department policies, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Maturity and ethics consistent with the practice of respiratory therapy.
• Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding personal and medical information on patients.

Qualifications

• Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee.

Skills

• Computer software application appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• Benefits Status: Eligible

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Hrs per week: 24