Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assesses the patient.</li><li>Develops the plan of care.</li><li>Implements the plan of care.</li><li>Evaluates the plan of care.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed.</li><li>Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.</li><li>Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.</li><li>Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.</li><li>Provides clinical leadership.</li><li>Supports life long learning.</li><li>Completes assigned goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Specifications</strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p><ul><li>Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p><ul><li>1 year hospital experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p><p><strong>Training</strong></p><p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p><ul><li>Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p><p><strong>Special Skills</strong></p><p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p><ul><li>Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p><p><strong>Licensure</strong></p><p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p><ul><li>RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p><ul><li>ACLS</li><li>PALS</li></ul>