Respiratory Therapist CRT or RRT (Vent Unit) - PRN - 7A to 7P
About The Position
Under the leadership of the Director, Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist is an active member of the Respiratory Therapy Department and assists in delivering respiratory care and services. The therapist provides age-appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, along with cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing, to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The therapist uses Respiratory Therapy Protocols to prevent and intervene in life-threatening situations and provides professional-quality care that maximizes patient respiratory function and supports the department’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school.
- Up to one year of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Maintain Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.
- Maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Use Respiratory Protocols and perform appropriate cardiopulmonary assessments and treatment procedures.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ respiratory care.
- Document respiratory care interventions and patient responses in medical records, and educate patients and family members about respiratory care issues and the care plan.
- Implement and document patient responses to treatments and medications, and modify care plans based on patient progress.
- Set and prioritize appropriate respiratory care and support for patients.
- Operate, maintain, and repair respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used to treat patients.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
- Organize work and prioritize patient testing and treatment.
- Collect, review, and analyze treatment data to support ongoing quality in patient treatment.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and communicate positively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff throughout the organization.
- Comply with CRHS and department safety, infection control, performance improvement, and sterile-procedure initiatives.
- Present a professional image to CRHS nursing and medical staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
