Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) responsible for standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disorders, performing examinations and procedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What You Will Do Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy in an assigned area on patients. Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including invasive pressure monitoring, ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed. Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures. Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed. Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments. Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities. Education and Formal Training Requirements Required: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care Preferred: Technical Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Care Work Experience Requirements Preferred: No prior work experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist – Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care Required: Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist – National – National Board for Respiratory Care Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist – Arkansas – Arkansas State Medical Board Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist – Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Heart Association Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records. Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow. Supervision Provided by this Position No supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may demonstrate various job responsibilities to other Associates or respiratory care students. Physical Demands Invasive and non-invasive patient contact throughout shift. Possible exposure to patient body fluids. Ability to react quickly in emergency situations. Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Physical requirements: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Required close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. #J-18808-Ljbffr