Respiratory Therapist

Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Acts as Care Coordinator for the assigned unit. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient Care Plans in the acute care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment. Serves as a respiratory consultant to all hospital service lines; attends daily patient rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions; cites AARC guidelines and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Member of the Rapid Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies. Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers. Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students on clinical rotation. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the bedside and in informal classroom settings. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP. Participates in clinical trials and research activities. Resolves difficult situations with finesse and skill. Prioritizes and triages delivery of care during times of high acuity. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and ensures all documentation is accurate, legible and in accordance with hospital policy. Skilled in Patient Family-Centered Care. Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff procedures for all transferred patients to ensure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated documentation. Participates in patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Champions infection prevention measures. Required Minimum Education Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy (Preferred). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I – Basic Life Support – Instructor ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I – ACLS – Instructor PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC-PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I – PALS – Instructor NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I – NRP – Instructor or NRP-P – NRP – Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days NBRC-RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Prof RRT-ACCS – Adult Critical Care Specialist or RRT-NPS – Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist or NBRC-RPFT – Reg Pulmonary Function Tech or AE-C – Asthma Educator Specialist Required Minimum Experience Minimum 2 years critical care (preferred). #J-18808-Ljbffr