Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT; PRN

Job Posting

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (PRN)

PRN: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

Assist in the delivery of respiratory care and services. Provides age appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, as well as cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Utilizes the Respiratory Therapy Protocols in the prevention of and intervention in life‑threatening situations. Provides professional quality care that maximizes the patient's respiratory function and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the patient's respiratory care.
• Documents in the medical record the patient's respiratory care intervention and the patient response. Educates the patient of the respiratory care plans and issues.
• Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
• Sets and prioritizes appropriate respiratory care and support required for the patient.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used in treating patients.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
• Organizes work and assigns prioritizes in testing and treating patients.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes treatment data to ensure ongoing quality in treating patients.
• Complies with department safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives and sterile procedures, ensuring the safe delivery of products and services.
• Presents a professional image to nursing and medical staff members.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required.
• Requires and maintains a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration.
• Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS), ACLS, and PALS preferred.

This position requires at least one year of respiratory therapy experience; preference is given to candidates with such experience.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

Position Type:
Pool/PRN/Per Diem

Shift: Other

Trina Sanders

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