Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

Under minimal direction, Registered Respiratory Therapists: implement and
evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in
the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related
disorders; participate in the education of residents, staff, and physicians;
provide technical support of all equipment related to the practice of
respiratory Care; assist with general department functions.

Representative Job Duties: (may vary from site to site)

* Continuous education of nursing staff on all respiratory procedures including
trach care, sterile suction technique, aerosol therapy and oxygen usage.
* Frequent lectures and in-services to nursing staff on respiratory diseases
and management plans.
* Implementing respiratory protocols according to department policies and
procedures which include auditing respiratory medications and frequencies and
recommending the appropriate therapy.
* Capping and decannulating trached residents according to department policy
following physicians' orders.
* Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy,
bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non-invasive
ventilation.
* Assessment of residents and recommendation of proper treatment plan.
* Bedside assessments of patient's in the hospital and in patient's residence
* Documentation of resident procedure.
* Education of residents/families with regard to disease process and treatment
plan.
* Provide diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring including
pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, and chest physiotherapy.
* Ensure facility is adequately stocked with respiratory supplies and equipment
at all times

Skills & Abilities: Critical thinking skills, self-direction, communication
skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence for
all age groups.

Minimum Job Qualifications: Education: Associate Degree program in Respiratory
Care from JRCRTE/accredited institution.

Experience: Minimum of two years.

License: Current State license, Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified
Respiratory Therapist. Credentialed by the NBRC and BLS certification.