Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy - Nights

About the role

The RRT will administer various types of respiratory treatments to patients, assist with assessing and evaluating respiratory care, and contribute to the Respiratory Care Service, Hospital, and American Association of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Administers various types of respiratory treatments to patients
• Affords respiratory and cardiac-ill patients (both routine and emergency) upon admission, throughout hospitalization and at the time of discharge
• Plans and directs patient care (both routine and emergency)
• Identifies and implements appropriate respiratory care activities, observations, and actions
• Directs and mentors others among whom respiratory interventions are delegated
• Evaluates patient respiratory progress toward achieving expected outcomes/goals
• Evaluates patients with a history of chronic pulmonary conditions
• Provides care by approved protocols and guidelines when applicable
• Provides non-concurrent therapy
• Provides education appropriate to disease and level of patient/caregiver understanding
• Demonstrates continuing education beyond licensure requirements
• Demonstrates competence in one or more of the specialty areas
• Completes special projects and research tasks as assigned or approved through immediate supervisor within established time frame
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload so that important deadlines are met
• Assists in the development and implementation of new programs
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintains involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area
• Maintains all equipment in a state of readiness, completes daily rounds for inspection and/or calibration of emergency equipment
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills related to patient status
• Verifies written orders, accepts and records verbal orders in medical record
• Performs chart checks daily
• Utilizes all existing technologies (i.e. e-mar barcoding) to safely administer medications
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others

Qualifications

• Formal Education and Training: Associate's degree from an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapist Program or satisfies the educational requirements for a registered therapist as established by The National Board for Respiratory Care or Pennsylvania Medical Board
• Informal or Continuing Education: As appropriate
• Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Previous acute care respiratory experience preferred
• Certifications/Licensure: Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Pennsylvania Medical Board required. BLS certification required. NRP required within 6 months of hire. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. PALS required within 6 months of hire