Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary

Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients across designated hospital departments. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing respiratory care plans, administering respiratory treatments and therapies, managing mechanical ventilation and artificial airways, performing diagnostic and specialized pulmonary procedures, and responding to cardiopulmonary emergencies. The Respiratory Therapist operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, ensures quality and safety standards are met, maintains accurate patient and departmental records, and participates in quality assurance, continuing education, and staff development activities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program.

EXPERIENCE

• Critical care experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or eligible for registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to operate respiratory care equipment safely and effectively in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires frequent walking, standing, reaching, and moving respiratory care equipment.
• Must be able to hear the hospital overhead paging system.
• Must be able to safely perform duties associated with patient care and respiratory therapy procedures.