Certified Respiratory Therapist | CRT | North Night

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The CRT is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent striving for excellence.

• Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, performs routine respiratory care procedures including, but not limited to: aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, oxygen and specialty gas administration, cardio‑pulmonary monitoring devices, etc.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including, but not limited to: invasive pressure monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed. Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures.
• Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
• Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient’s family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.

• Required – Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred – Technical Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Care

• Preferred – No prior work experience

• Required – BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association
• Required – Certified Respiratory Care Therapist – Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Required – Certified Respiratory Therapist – National – National Board for Respiratory Care
• Preferred – Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Heart Association
• Preferred – Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
• Preferred – Certified Respiratory Therapist – Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division

• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may demonstrate various job responsibilities to other Associates or respiratory care students.

• Invasive and non‑invasive patient contact throughout shift.
• Possible exposure to patient body fluids.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
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