Register Respiratory Therapist

About the position

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

Requirements

• Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and/or other certifications within 30 days of hire based on local hospital policy.