RRT

About the role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for performing various respiratory care procedures and examinations for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role also involves assisting physicians with catheter insertions, performing arterial blood gas collections, and providing educational development and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs advanced respiratory care techniques such as invasive pressure monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, and administration of Nitric Oxide and other gases.
• Aids in the insertion of catheters as needed and assists in arterial blood gas collection.
• Assesses and reassesses patients through observation, clinical data gathering, and reports findings accurately, making referrals to appropriate disciplines as necessary.
• Provides educational development and serves as a technical resource for patients, families, physicians, students, and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in departmental and hospital continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Required: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care; preferred: Technical Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Care.
• Preferred: No prior work experience.
• Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and National Board for Respiratory Care certification.
• Required: Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other professionals.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Organize multiple tasks and projects while maintaining control of work flow.

Skills

• Understanding of and ability to prepare written materials.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent pursuit of excellence.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.