Respiratory Therapist; PRN

Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
The
** Respiratory Therapist
** is responsible for providing advanced respiratory treatments, conducting diagnostic procedures, exercising independent clinical judgment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients receiving respiratory therapy.
** QUALIFICATIONS**:  
• Minimum of two years of experience in respiratory care.  
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.  
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state.  
• Current CPR Certification.  
• Completion of a Board-approved respiratory therapy training program.  
• Successful passage of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification exam.

** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* • Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.  
• Administer ventilation therapies, manage life support systems, and transport ventilated patients safely.  
• Assist patients with breathing exercises, monitor vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.  
• Evaluate patient conditions to recommend and modify treatment plans accordingly.  
• Accurately document all patient care activities in medical records.  
• Serve as a resource and mentor for certified respiratory therapists and other healthcare team members.  
• Provide ongoing training skills validation and updates on respiratory best practices    
** NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
* • Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or department director.  
• Attend staff meetings and participate in company-sponsored training and events.

** JOB COMPETENCIES**:  
• Proficiency in navigating and utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.  
• Understanding and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.  
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through continuing education and collaborative training.

** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:  •
** Constant**:
Vision, hearing, speaking, manual dexterity, walking, sitting, balancing, repetitive motions, and prolonged use of arms, legs, and back muscles.  •
** Frequent**:
Bending, squatting, twisting, pushing/pulling (up to 20 lbs. without assistance; up to 50 lbs. with assistance), lifting and carrying (up to 20 lbs. without assistance; up to 50 lbs. with assistance).  •
** Occasional**:
Climbing, kneeling, crouching, color differentiation, and exposure to noise or hazards.  •
** Rare**:
Potential exposure to electric shock and confined spaces.  •
** Other**:
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and may be exposed to infectious diseases and potential injury (cuts, bruises).

** WORK ENVIRONMENT**:  •
** OSHA Category I:
** Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols.