Respiratory Care Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC); this may be evidenced by an RCP, RRT, or CRT license.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.
• Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to perform routine and emergency respiratory care, with a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to protect the privacy of patients' protected health information (PHI).
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers and function effectively in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
• Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
• Provide input to and implement patient care plans based on diagnoses and physician orders.
• Monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
• Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Benefits

• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.