Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes
Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services
Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues
Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility
Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed
Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment
Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair
Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Resource Respiratory Therapist

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