Respiratory Therapist Job Description

Respiratory Therapist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies;
• Assesses the need of the patient and the best choice of respiratory therapy or services needed;
• Responsible for setting up respiratory equipment within the appointment/ETA given to ensure patient satisfaction;
• Provides 24-hour on call service, seven days a week as scheduled;
• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment;
• Follows up visit for respiratory patients and assists in continuity of care as needed and determined by policy and procedure;
• Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders;
• Verifies all physician orders prior to therapy;
• Administers all therapy modalities to adult/pediatric/newborn patients per physician’s orders;
• Performs arterial puncture, and blood gas and electrolyte analysis;
• Ensures that respiratory equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, Trilogy, etc.) is set up and functioning properly;
• Educates patients and caregivers on use of equipment and performing of treatments;
• Develops patient treatment plans in accordance with physician orders;
• Performs other duties as assigned or required;
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

Requirements:

• RRT;
• Ability to utilize electronic medical record and Microsoft Office programs;
• MO license;
• 2 yrs Of Recent Experience;
• Current NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner license required;
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed;
• Current BLS;
• Level I trauma experience;
• ACLS certified required.(Upon hire);
• Knowledge of new trends and techniques for respiratory care;
• Currently licensed in North Carolina;
• IL License;
• Current New Hampshire License/Registration.(upon hire);
• CurrentTN RRT Licensure – ABG Endorsed;
• VA license.