Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care Service - Day/Evening/Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist
PRN
Varied Shift Schedule

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Pulmonary Services Team Leader or Advanced Practitioner, performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines, and/or clinical pathway; charts treatment, response and progress.
2. Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
3. Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
4. Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance, and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
5. Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
6. Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensure (RCP) in PA; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy
• 1 - 2 years experience
• Other combinations of formal education, training and experience may be considered.