Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM
Hours per Shift: 12.5
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License:
BLS Provider.
Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed.
Certifications:
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Preferred certifications include Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Must-Have:
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
Description:
Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Assesses patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Implements and monitors patient care plans and equipment.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
Educates patients and families about health conditions and provides information about community support groups and available programs.
Responds to emergency resuscitation team codes.
Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.