Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

Complexity of Work:

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or client accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or client accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or client accepted.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 500 plus bed Hospital. Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn. Adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, cardiovascular critical care units. Emergency Department.