Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Pediatrics

American Addiction Centers

102d • $34 - $52

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care. This includes administering respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The therapist uses evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Requirements

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Uses respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patients utilizing various skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes.
• Identifies and addresses the special needs of patient populations specific to department services.
• Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Assists physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable to the facility.
• Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
• Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair.
• Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm.
• Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner.
• Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees