RRT - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

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This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients, ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. The RT-CRT set-ups, monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation. The RT-CRT draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs. The RT-CRT delivers intermittent therapy and assists with changing of artificial airways. The RT-CRT provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.

Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.

psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.

Preferred - Bachelor\'s Degree

Work Experience

Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice

Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.

Proficiency with Windows-style applications and software packages specific to the role.

Job Duties Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.

Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.

psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.

Contents are subject to change at the company\'s discretion. The role includes staying knowledgeable on applicable laws, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance.

Physical and Environmental Demands Very Heavy Work - exerting significant force; Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods and travel between facilities.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule (24/7, weekends, holidays, on-call).

Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste may exist.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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