Rapid Response- Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to both in‑patients and out‑patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. The RT‑CRT sets up, monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation. The RT‑CRT draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs. The RT‑CRT delivers intermittent therapy and assists with changing of artificial airways. The RT‑CRT provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
• Educates patients and co‑workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Required – Associate’s Degree
• Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience

• None

Certifications

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Very heavy work requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The job may be rated light work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or sitting most of the time but requires pushing and/or pulling of materials. Employees must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, travel throughout and between facilities, and work a flexible schedule including 24/7, weekend, holiday, and on‑call availability. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue, and there may be occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.