Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary:
Provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems.  Respiratory Therapy practices under the direction of the physicians.

Excellence in Practice:

• Accurately assess and monitor patients requiring RT treatments.  Knowledgeable regarding RT medications and the expected outcomes and adverse reactions.
• Documentation is complete:  Assessment of lungs, treatment, evaluation, care plan, smoking cessation, equipment set-up, supplies and education.
• Consults with nursing and physicians to modify plan of care as needed.
• Technical skills:  O2, PFT’s, EEG, EKG, BAT, UDT, Mist Tent Treatments and Ventilator.
• Provide education to patients and families – good communication skills/informs other disciplines as appropriate.
• Accurate charges – billing.
• Evaluate equipment needs – send requests for faulty equipment.  Informs CNO if equipment needed in next budgeted year.
• Completes Quality Assurance for the RT Department and updates policy and procedure manual annually
• Complete assignments timely and with accuracy.
• Good time management, able to prioritize and is available when needed.

Education: Accredited Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Experience: No experience necessary. BLS certified, ACLS preferred.

License Requirements: Current licensure in ND