Respiratory Care Practitioner Advanced

Job Description

Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner

The Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner (A.R.C.P.) has completed the National Board for Respiratory Care Registry examination (R.R.T.), and is experienced in both routine and advanced critical respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving respiratory care. The Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner must demonstrate clinical application and theoretical knowledge consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the profession, in the principles of cardiopulmonary disease and appropriate treatment, over the lifespan of the patient.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Certified

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) has completed the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification examination and is experienced in both routine and advanced critical respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving respiratory care. The CRT must demonstrate clinical application and theoretical knowledge consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the profession, in the principles of cardiopulmonary disease and appropriate treatment, over the lifespan of the patient.

Respiratory Care Staff Technician

The Respiratory Care Staff Technician (S.T.) is currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program and functions in a limited capacity, exclusively within the realm of routine respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving respiratory care. The S.T. will function under the clinical supervision and guidance of the shift supervisor or charge therapist.

The Respiratory Care Staff Technician must demonstrate beginning and intermediate knowledge of clinical application and theoretical respiratory principles consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the respiratory care profession. The Respiratory Care Staff Technician must be able to assess and interpret basic data about the patient’s health status to identify each patient’s age‑specific needs and provide care.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current State Medical Board of Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license.
• CPR and BLS Certified through the American Heart Association. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.
• Shall be in good physical and mental health.
• Shall be able to work all shifts with some rotation.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision, where applicable: constant 67-100%.
  • Ability to hear, with or without aids: constant 67-100%.
  • Ability to orally communicate: constant 67-100%.
  • Good manual dexterity: constant 67-100%.
  • Ability to push, pull, roll, transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally: constant 67-100%.
  • Ability to stand/walk frequently: constant 67-100%.
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently: constant 67-100%.
  • Ability to perform CPR: constant 67-100%.

To promote the highest levels of health and well‑being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco‑free. Pre‑employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

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