Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Trains and acts as a resource for other respiratory department staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Establish priorities to organize work and utilize time effectively

· Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments

· Plans, prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac test and records patient treatment, response, and progress.

· Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment.

· Responds to “code blue” calls and assists by maintaining the patient’s airway and performing CPR.

· Attend mandatory meetings

· Attend appropriate in-service education

· Comply what the attendance and punctuality policy

· Maintain courtesy at all times to patients, families, and visitors.

· Complies with all safety rules applying to gas cylinders, ventilators, and all electrical equipment.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School diploma or GED required

Completion of an A.S. program from a nationally accredited respiratory therapy school

Must be NBRC Registered

BLS/CPR certified

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

The ability to meet National Board of Respiratory Care requirements

State licensure required for worksite state

Minimum one year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RRT (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RCP License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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