Therapist-Respiratory Certified

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

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