RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RT

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs clinical assessments of the pulmonary system with precision and accuracy.
• Develop a plan-of-care that aligns with departmental protocols and clinical practice guidelines.
• Administer respiratory therapeutic interventions (including oxygen therapy, aerosols, airway clearance, etc.) with high proficiency, needing minimal to no supervision.
• Regularly (≥ 90%) complete assigned work with minimal assistance.
• Use effective time management skills to organize work, triage patients, and prioritize tasks during shift.
• Establish and manage mechanical ventilation (both invasive and non-invasive) with high proficiency; set up, operate, and perform associated critical care duties for all ventilators used in-house with minimal supervision.
• Perform ventilator weaning, develop or refine ventilator care plans, and communicate findings and recommendations to the patient care team with clarity and clinical insight.
• Accurately document all pertinent data and charges in the patient’s medical record following each service; consistently communicate findings with other healthcare team members in accordance with organizational standards.
• Perform EKGs per departmental policies and procedures.
• Cool blood specimen (including arterial blood gases), report and document results per collection, reporting, and documentation policies with high proficiency.
• Maintain current knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for side effects and adhere to oxygen protocols appropriately.
• Provide patient and/or family education regarding respiratory conditions, equipment use, and best practices for home care when applicable.
• Complete all departmental, hospital, and system competencies required for the job category within designated timeframes.
• Adhere to any new hospital and departmental initiatives or policies; stay updated via staff communications; attend at least 50% of staff meetings; escalate concerns to management as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude; work cooperatively; communicate well with co-workers, patients, and other members of the healthcare team; be recognized by peers and supervisors as collaborative and helpful.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Clear Communication Skills (Both Written and Verbal)
• Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Credentials

• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
• Valid state license to practice as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• RCPLIC - Respiratory Care Practitioner State License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required (or equivalent registry pass)
• ACLS, NRP, PALS required within 6 months of hire

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Pay

Entry USD $30.60/Hr. Max USD $47.43/Hr.