Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
• CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required
• NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 Days required
• Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

Benefits

• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount Programs