Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Respiratory Therapist (PRN)The **Respiratory Therapist** is responsible for providing advanced respiratory treatments, conducting diagnostic procedures, exercising independent clinical judgment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients receiving respiratory therapy.**QUALIFICATIONS**: • Minimum of two years of experience in respiratory care. • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state. • Current CPR Certification. • Completion of a Board-approved respiratory therapy training program. • Successful passage of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification exam. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:** • Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations. • Administer ventilation therapies, manage life support systems, and transport ventilated patients safely. • Assist patients with breathing exercises, monitor vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. • Evaluate patient conditions to recommend and modify treatment plans accordingly. • Accurately document all patient care activities in medical records. • Serve as a resource and mentor for certified respiratory therapists and other healthcare team members. • Provide ongoing training skills validation and updates on respiratory best practices **NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or department director. • Attend staff meetings and participate in company-sponsored training and events. **JOB COMPETENCIES**: • Proficiency in navigating and utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. • Understanding and adherence to hospital policies and procedures. • Commitment to ongoing professional development through continuing education and collaborative training. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**: • **Constant**: Vision, hearing, speaking, manual dexterity, walking, sitting, balancing, repetitive motions, and prolonged use of arms, legs, and back muscles. • **Frequent**: Bending, squatting, twisting, pushing/pulling (up to 20 lbs. without assistance; up to 50 lbs. with assistance), lifting and carrying (up to 20 lbs. without assistance; up to 50 lbs. with assistance). • **Occasional**: Climbing, kneeling, crouching, color differentiation, and exposure to noise or hazards. • **Rare**: Potential exposure to electric shock and confined spaces. • **Other**: Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and may be exposed to infectious diseases and potential injury (cuts, bruises). **WORK ENVIRONMENT**: • **OSHA Category I:** Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols. #J-18808-Ljbffr