RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all procedures as required by the department job description and reviews dynamics of patient care with the physician as needed. Performs all services of Pulmonary Function and Bronchoscopy Lab as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of a strategic plan for the pulmonary lab services to ensure growth and productivity is maintained and managed.
• Assists in the development of new services and programs assuring services remain current.
• Performs arterial sticks blood gas analysis bronchoscopy and pulmonary function procedures.
• Reviews evaluates and makes necessary revisions of all tests.
• Represents the respiratory therapy department in communication with other departments and services in the establishment of protocols and procedures.
• Assists in ensuring and performing proper maintenance of all lab equipment. Oversees stocking supplies and ensuring adequate levels are maintained.
• Ensures equipment is maintained cleaned and kept in proper working order.
• Assists in maintaining all clinical reports as specified by medical staff.
• Assists in maintaining all data management programs and processes in all computer systems used in the pulmonary and bronchoscopy labs.
• Assists with maintenance and working conditions of all clinical equipment used in the pulmonary lab.
• Performs all pulmonary and bronchoscopy laboratory services and procedures as may be required.

Education:

• H.S. Diploma - Required
• Associate's Degree - Graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy program approved by the NBRC where clinical rotations were completed - Required

Work Experience:

• 2 Years - 2 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - If new graduate RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire. - Required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - current valid and licensed in the state of Missouri - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - must obtain within 30 days of hire - Required within 30 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Must obtain within 6 months of hire. - Required within 180 Days
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - Preferred Upon Hire

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed.

About Us:

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employees individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued including concierge services employee lounge wellness programs free covered parking free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.