Respiratory Therapist
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 Required:
- 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 and 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
Nonessential 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.
