Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Santa Fe, NM $51,111 - $81,111 a year

Profession: Cardiopulmonary

Job Type: Full Time

Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT Sign On Bonus / Relocation Assistance / Multiple Shifts Available

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Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy program and credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT) Respiratory Therapist
• Must be licensed within the state of practice
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• One year of clinical experience

Job Descriptions/Essential Functions:

• Assess Cardio-Pulmonary care given; identify problems and/or need for improvement; communicate information to department director, physician, or charge nurse as appropriate assess patients' needs and health status as required.
• Communicate to charge nurse or physician assistant with Cardio-Pulmonary Quality Assurance activities, as requested.
• Provides skilled, evidence-based care competently under the direction of a physician, and evaluates the efficacy of problem-solving techniques and activities implemented to improve the department.
• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, obtains and documents allergies, medications, procedures, immunizations, past medical history, family history, social history, chief complaint, and vital signs.