Respiratory Therapist

JOB SUMMARYDrawing and analysis of arterial blood gases, patient assessment, Therapist Driven Protocols continuous mechanical ventilator management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, oxygen administration, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and screening Pulmonary function studies, performance of emergency procedures, CPR certification, teamwork, maintaining keen interest in latest trends, pulse oxymetry, changing equipment (and if applicable charge duties- to include work distribution prioritizing workload for staff, presentation of one topic per year to the Respiratory Therapy staff). Performs all documentation activities as outlined for charge on documentation policy/procedure to include EMR, Cardex, and treatment cards.

Essential Functions• Distributes workload• Addresses interdepartmental and departmental issues• Develops RT schedules• Provide educational in-services• Interviews RT applicants• Addresses interdepartmental issues• Performs Pulmonary Function testing• Performs direct patient care, providing all modes of Respiratory therapy, as needed• Performs analysis of respiratory testing results• Maintains, orders and stores RT supplies• Performs CPR as needed• Communicates with patients, peers and coworkers• Performs arterial blood gas procedures and analysis• Provides care for patients of all ages, including critical care and emergent patients• Documents therapy using the electronic medical record

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)• graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.• must possess a current NH license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP.

Experience:• Must have experience in the above therapeutic modalities and display ability to work in a team environment.