Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT
About The Position
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Position Summary Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. Essential Functions Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer;, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered. Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment. Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions. Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices. Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources. Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness. Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment. Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Participates in performance improvement and required education. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, reaching, kneeling, repetitive hand/arm movements, and keyboard entry; occasional sitting, squatting, running; rare climbing. Possible exposure to biological and chemical hazards (blood/body fluids; gases/vapors/fumes; hazardous medications); latex exposure may occur. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required. License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of North Carolina. Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of North Carolina
- BCLS required
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP required
- Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems
- Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand)
- Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions
- Performs diagnostic testing
- Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans
- Provides patient education on therapies and medication use
- Performs physiotherapy and related treatments
- Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer
- EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered
- Delivers ordered respiratory therapies
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment
- Responds to codes and emergent calls
- Assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions
- Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices
- Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources
- Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders
- Maintains storage areas and equipment readiness
- Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment
- Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels
- Participates in performance improvement and required education
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
