Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist, under the direction of management, is responsible for providing clinical direction and in-services regarding patient care and other respiratory related issues to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services.
  • This may include testing the patient for qualifying clinical needs, gathering information, completing and/or submitting the information to the facility.
  • Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts.
    • This includes consults, recommendations, and pertinent conversations with physicians, staff, patient, patient family members or other caregivers.
  • Affixes to facility in regulatory issues, ensuring that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage area, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility.
  • Takes care of routine mail, phone calls and pages, as necessary. Also completes necessary filing and faxing.
  • Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues.
  • Assesses for patient’s respiratory needs.
    • Absorbs oxygen saturation and uses of pulse ox.
    • Be able to assess ventilator patients and work with ventilator.
  • Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.
  • May participate in a wide variety of special projects.
  • Solves routine problems and communicates solution to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed, Valid CPR certification, Vent Certified, preferred.
• Experience: One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.

Skills

• Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize a schedule and work to meet facility needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.