Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Weekender Days

Weekender Days

Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum : Current state license.

Experience

Preferred : 1 year hospital experience.

Minimum : Current state license.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred : ACLS

Minimum : CRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Special Skills

Minimum : Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Training

Minimum : Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.