Respiratory Therapist - Casual

In This Role You Will Be

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.

• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient response to therapy; make appropriate recommendations and adjustments.

• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation.
• Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, etc.).

• Respond to medical emergencies including code blue and rapid response situations.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment use.
• Ensure proper functioning, cleaning, and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and all regulatory standards (e. g.,

HIPAA, Jcaho).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required:

Education

• Graduate of an AMA/JRCRCE accredited school for respiratory care
• AS or BS in respiratory care

Experience

• 6-12 months experience on this job or related jobs strongly preferred
• 1-year critical care experience preferred

Licensure/Certification

• BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
• ACLS preferred
• Current RCP license in Pennsylvania including evidence of certification on bi-annual basis
• Credentialed as registered respiratory therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• NOTE: if you were credentialed by the NBRC on or after July 1, 2002, you must participate in the continuing competency program to maintain your NBRC credentials. Credentials awarded prior are not subject to this program.