Respiratory Therapist

Role Overview

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training.
• Responsible for administering respiratory tests and treatment to clients.
• Cleaning and sterilizing respiratory therapy equipment and performing operational maintenance.
• Communicate and collaborate with appropriate medical staff (Physician, APP, RN, LVN, or Pharmacy) as needed.
• Assist with process improvement in reviewing, writing and updating respiratory protocols and procedures in collaboration with Medical Services Division.
• Effectively communicate, consult and interact with the RN Manager/Clinic Director on policy and procedure issues affecting the quality of respiratory services.
• Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, and blood chemistry changes.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from accredited Respiratory Therapist Program required.
• Current certified respiratory therapist (CRT) certificate required.
• Cannot be barred from working in any state.
• Required – Three (3) years' experience as a respiratory therapist.
• Required ICS Courses:
• ICS 100b – Introduction to Incident Command Systems
• ICS 200b – ICS for single resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS 700a – National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Introduction
• ICS 800b – National Response Framework, An Introduction
• *ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (must be completed upon hire)
• *ICS 400 – Advanced ICS Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents (must be completed upon hire) * Required to be completed within 3 months of hire or will be terminated due to noncompliance.

Benefits

• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).