RESPIRATORY Therapist

Respiratory Therapy Position

This position works in the respiratory therapy unit of a hospital and exercises considerable independent clinical judgment in applying scientific knowledge and theory to practical respiratory care problems in accordance with physicians' orders. The position is responsible for independently administering respiratory tests and treatment to patients with respiratory diseases and disorders including cases involving critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The position may be required to work on shifts, including evenings, and weekends and holidays.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Life Support Systems:
  Initiate, monitor and maintain volume and pressure cycled respiration units for patients requiring continuous ventilation as a life support measure as determined by a physician.
• Participate in administering and initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the resuscitation team.
• Provide consultation and patient evaluations.
• Administer treatments.
• Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Pulse Oximetry.
• Patient Education.
• Adhere to safety/infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee information.
• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Electroencephalogram.
• Polysomnography as performed in Sleep Studies.

Other Duties In addition to the key duties and responsibilities, this position may be assigned to:
Clean and cold sterilize non-disposable respiratory therapy equipment and supplies; adjust, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment; perform routine record keeping and filing; participate in training and educational programs; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Certification, Licensure Desirable

Qualifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care.