Registered Respiratory Therapist Senior | RRT/CRT | Le Bonheur Children's | FT

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sr RRT) assists the Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care Department and performs standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role also performs examinations and procedures as directed, including work in pulmonary function labs, neonatal intensive care, and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO). The Sr RRT models behavior consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values. The position coordinates specialty-area operations, supports quality patient care, assesses and treats patients, and provides education and technical guidance to patients, families, physicians, students, and hospital staff. It may include supervisory or lead responsibilities when the shift supervisor is absent.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
One to three years of experience in an ICU, NICU, or CVU environment.
One to three years of training and experience in a specialty area such as hyperbaric medicine or pulmonary functions.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
National Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Completed competency and demonstrated skill in advanced airway management.
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care.
Technical degree or diploma in Respiratory Care.
One to three years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Heart Association.
Certified Asthma Educator credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Neonatal-Pediatric Specialty credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Mississippi.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Arkansas.
Certified Pulmonary Functions Technologist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Education, training, or experience preparing the Associate to work with age-specific populations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine respiratory therapy procedures, including IPPB, oxygen therapy, humidity/aerosol therapy, pulmonary function lab procedures, neonatal intensive care procedures, and HBO procedures.
Coordinate specialty-area operations, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring program activities, and coordinating with team members and other disciplines.
Establish and maintain ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provide ventilatory support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Perform tracheal intubations and assist physicians with bronchoscopy, tracheostomies, or other invasive procedures and monitoring as needed.
Conduct inspiratory force measurements and vital capacity tests, and perform arterial blood gas punctures and analysis.
Perform bedside pulmonary function tests and in-lab tests when appropriately trained.
Assess and reassess patients through observation and clinical data gathering; evaluate responses to therapy, report findings accurately, and make referrals as needed.
Provide guidance and teaching, and serve as a technical resource for patients, families, physicians, students, and hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
Recognize and respond appropriately to environmental safety factors, and perform preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
Participate in departmental and hospital continuous-improvement opportunities.
Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.
May provide supervisory or lead responsibilities in the absence of the shift supervisor and demonstrate supervisory responsibilities to eligible Associates.