Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

Job Description

Job Description

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Position Type: Regular

Job Overview

This is a full-time role with day shifts, comprising two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts. Weekend duties will be required every third weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatments, creating a tailored care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services in alignment with physician directives, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
• Implement and oversee the patient care plan and associated equipment, while continuously monitoring, documenting, and communicating the patient's condition.
• Administer advanced respiratory care techniques and assess the effectiveness of treatments and medications based on patient outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions and inform them about community support resources and programs.
• Assist in the care, calibration, and upkeep of all respiratory equipment, while also managing departmental inventory for supplies and equipment.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a vigilant and safe working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience and education.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally to convey information.
• Consistently stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Engage in sitting, reaching, and data entry on a keyboard regularly.
• Utilize vision for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, including color differentiation.
• Employ the sense of smell to identify odors.
• Use hearing to receive verbal communication and detect body sounds or alarms.
• Occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25-50 lbs and assist in patient mobility.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Rarely engage in crawling or running.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner registration from the relevant state department.

Work Environment

Shift: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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