Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapists function as members of the medical team in treating and assessing the needs of individuals who may be seriously ill and provide around the clock care to individuals who otherwise would not be able to survive life-threatening conditions. The RRT performs: Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data. Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment. Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments and recommendations with other healthcare team members. Provides effective education and training to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.

Work Schedule: 1:30 pm-12 am weekdays and weekends and holidays. May rotate to overnight 10 pm-8:30 am weekdays and weekends and holidays. May be mandated to cover call off next shift/tour. Compressed/Flexible: Yes, Compressed. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21N34A. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized