Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system by prescription and under the supervision of a physician. Hours: This full-time position will work 12-hour shifts on night shift.

Responsibilities

•Obtains physician's order 100% of the time prior to initiating therapy. •Able to appropriately assess all patients before and after therapy is delivered 100% of the time. •Sets up all routine therapy modalities according to policy and procedure 100% of the time. •Able to set up and monitor all life support equipment according to policy and procedure 100% of the time. •Able to set up and perform EKG's on patients in a timely fashion. •Able to perform all POCT including controls, proficiencies and documentation. Maintain all State and Joint Commission requirements for licensing and accreditation

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: RT license in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred: Associate Respiratory Therapy 3 Years Respiratory care practitioner 1 Year Pediatric Critical Care Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)