Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
* Assesses the patient,
* Implements the plan of care.
* Evaluates the plan of care.
* Administers medications as prescribed.
* Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
* Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
* Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
* Provides clinical leadership
* Supports life long learning
* Completes assigned goals
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
* Current state license.
* Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
Preferred/Desired
* 1 year hospital experience.
* Education
Minimum Required
* Current state license.
* State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
* Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
* Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
* BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT
* Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Preferred/Desired
* ACLS
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