Respiratory Therapist II, Registered

Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary:

Responsible for delivering comprehensive respiratory care through airway management, mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and patient education. Ensures accurate documentation of patient care activities and therapy results in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Coordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and support care plans. Maintains and orders necessary supplies for respiratory services and pulmonary function labs. Facilitates referrals, resource coordination, and patient education across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach clinic settings.

Essential Functions:

Provides competent patient care through airway management, therapies, oxygen administration, ventilator management, and arterial analysis.

Assesses and responds to all patient care needs related to the pulmonary system.

Documents patient care activities, therapies, and results according to policy and regulatory requirements.

Communicates with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care and effective handoffs.

Reports patient care issues to management as needed.

Maintains active state licensure, completes competency requirements, and fulfills employee health and safety standards.

Meets standards for point of care testing and adheres to departmental policies.

Precepts and supports orientees, less experienced staff, and learners across disciplines.

Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members on respiratory care responsibilities and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training from an accredited Respiratory therapy program

Experience Requirement:

2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Based on assigned area: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Working Conditions:

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands:

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent repetitive motion; and occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional or intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, loud noises, temperature extremes, and combative or violent people.