Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. The role provides patient education on therapies and medication use and performs physiotherapy and related treatments. It reports to the Director or Manager of Department. The therapist measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. As ordered, the therapist may perform bedside pulmonary function tests (PFTs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and tobacco-cessation education. The role delivers ordered respiratory therapies and monitors, records, and communicates patients’ conditions and responses to treatment. It responds to codes and emergency calls, assesses patients, and provides appropriate interventions. The therapist evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures informed by outcomes, research, and best practices. The role educates patients and families about illness, treatments, device use, and community resources. It also monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness; and disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance on, and calibrates respiratory equipment. The therapist participates in performance improvement and required education, performs other duties as assigned, and completes responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of practice.
- BCLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Examine and treat patients with breathing-related conditions and perform diagnostic testing.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families about therapies, medication use, illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
- Perform physiotherapy and related treatments.
- Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
- Perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
- Deliver ordered respiratory therapies and monitor, record, and communicate patients’ conditions and responses to treatment.
- Respond to codes and emergency calls, assess patient conditions, and provide appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
- Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintain storage areas and equipment readiness.
- Disassemble, clean, sterilize, perform preventive maintenance on, and calibrate respiratory equipment.
- Participate in performance improvement and required education.
- Perform other duties as assigned and fulfill responsibilities needed to meet required service levels.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
