Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Overview Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified 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. Responsibilities * Assesses the patient, * 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 Specifications Experience Minimum Required * Current state license. * Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Preferred/Desired * 1 year hospital experience. * Education Minimum Required * Current state license. * State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required * Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required * Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required * BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT * Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. Preferred/Desired * ACLS - Required after hire * PALS - Required after hire * NRP - Required after hire