Therapy - RRT

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

This position is represented by a union.

Education and Work Experience: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program required.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor.

Essential Functions: Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy, including recommendations for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment. Performs drainage procedures and provides additional patient care regarding cardiopulmonary disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patient's treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Offers instruction to patients and family about cardiopulmonary disease and its ramifications. Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on changing condition and disease status. Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services. Serves as a knowledge resource to physicians and hospital staff regarding respiratory care and the effectiveness of safe therapy methods. Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment. Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with special procedures as needed. Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements: The organization is committed to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. Therefore, all associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.