Therapist-Respiratory Certified Seasonal No Benefits

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required Experience 

Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Current state license.

Preferred/Desired Experience

1 year hospital experience.

Minimum Required Education

State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current state license.

Minimum Required Training

Hospital and Departmental Orientation. Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Computer literacy. Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Minimum Required Licensure

Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT

Preferred/Desired Licensure

ACLS