Therapy - RRT
Profession: Cardiopulmonary
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Duration: Permanent
Shift: Various
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Two years of post-graduate respiratory therapy experience preferred; One year of critical care experience preferred; One year of pediatric experience preferred; Emergency Room or transport experience preferred.
License: Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
Certifications: Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
Must-Have:
Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a two-year AMA-approved program required.
Must have successfully passed a national Respiratory Therapy credentialing exam.
Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist considered with commitment to obtain Registered status within 12 months.
Description:
Respiratory Therapy is an allied health profession focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lung diseases and breathing disorders.
Respiratory Therapists provide comprehensive respiratory care across multiple areas, including adult critical care, general medical floors, the Emergency Room, and the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.
They also support seriously ill patients during transports.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy treatments with a thorough understanding of indications, contraindications, potential complications, and expected outcomes.
Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators for patients requiring respiratory support.
Deliver oxygen therapy, humidification, nebulizers, aerosols, and Chest Physiotherapy according to physician orders or approved protocols.
Perform pulmonary function testing including Flow Volume Loops, DLCO, Nitrogen Washouts, and other specialized studies.
Assist with airway management, intubations, and emergency respiratory care.
Participate as an active member of the CPR/Code Blue team.
Perform and assist with diagnostic procedures including EKGs, stress testing, Holter monitoring, EEGs, and arterial blood gas draws.
Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and charging for all respiratory services provided.
Communicate pertinent patient information and recommendations to physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Provide patient and family education on respiratory conditions, treatments, medications, and equipment use.
Monitor and evaluate ongoing therapy effectiveness, making appropriate adjustments as needed.
Clean, maintain, and calibrate respiratory equipment to ensure proper function and infection control standards.
Observe and enforce all safety rules, infection control policies, and hospital emergency plans.
Contribute to the development and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in departmental research, evaluation of new equipment/technology, and in-service education.
Assist with patient transports and provide respiratory support in applicable departments.
Demonstrate age-specific competencies necessary to provide safe and effective care to patients across all age groups.
Understand and adhere to the Compliance Code of Conduct.
Report any observed or suspected unethical, illegal, or questionable conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.
