Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered

Working under general supervision with approved protocols or under the order of a licensed independent provider (LIP), the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) executes assignments demonstrating a clinical competence in Respiratory Care in the selection of accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis necessary to evaluate and provide age appropriate treatment across all patient types in all locations to include cardiopulmonary dysfunction secondary to developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury or disease requiring the administration of inhaled medications, utilization of specialized ventilation equipment and performing a variety of respiratory care techniques. Adheres to all department and facility policies and procedures.

Education

· Associate's Degree /Legacy Approved Certificate Program. Working toward an advanced respiratory related credential.

Experience

· One year of experience as an RRT

Licensures/Certifications

· Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance

· Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required

· Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

The form below is designed to identify the physical demands essential to perform the job; the equipment and tools used; and the working conditions. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. See following page for physical descriptors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting.
• Msst be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs, push/pull a mazimum of 50 lbs.