Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary and Qualifications The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. The Respiratory Therapist supports the facility’s standards of performance and promotes the vision/mission/values of the organization. Key Responsibilities Performs and documents patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. Administers respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assists with placement of artificial airways. Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record. Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients. Responds to emergent patient situations and ensures airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Assists at deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization. Follows Standard Precautions, using personal protective equipment as required. Instructs patient and family members about patient condition and proper methods of respiratory therapy. Serves as a clinical resource. Provides or assists in direct care when appropriate to complex patients. Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to communicate patient progress. Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment. Facilitates needed repairs and preventive maintenance. Performs all other applicable duties as defined in the professional scope of practice and hospital policies. Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement". Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy. 1+ years’ experience in respiratory care. Currently licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation. Transition from a CRT to a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation. Credentialed active member of the NBRC. Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr