Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for routine and high-risk respiratory procedures across the facility. The RRT will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The RRT will assess patients by performing diagnostic tests and evaluations, treating patients and tracking progress. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform routine and high-risk procedures as prescribed by the Physician and follow appropriate policy in the application of respiratory procedures.
• You will communicate with physicians on the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures.
• You will thoroughly explain and answer patient and family questions regarding respiratory care.
• You will review patients' charts to verify order and check for contradictions of therapy.
• You will assess patients and provide proper documentation in patient's chart as related to therapy.
• You will assemble, install, disassemble, assess and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department policy.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Adv. Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP), or State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Associate degree, or Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.