RT Respiratory Therapist RT Full Time

About the role

Facility type: Long Term Acute Care. Schedule: Full-Time, 8a-8p.

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or the Lead Respiratory Therapist and upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice by the state of employment as a Respiratory Practitioner.
• Must have BLS upon hire and obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain licenses and certification for the duration of employment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides care for the Adult or Geriatric patient, ages 18 years and over.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Explain purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to the patient and properly document all education given to patient(s) and their caregivers on the patient education form in the patient’s chart.
• Conduct physician prescribed treatments: including but not limited to, Hand Held Nebulizer Therapy and