Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Responsibilities

Uses respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes; Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues; Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility; Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed; Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment; Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair; Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management; Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients; Adapts and complies to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas; Performs tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintains performance standards and organizational behaviors; Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills; Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff; Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm; Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner; Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions; Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students; Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs

Requirements

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices; Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree; No experience required; Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use; Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems; Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills; Human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians; Time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job; Ability to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist; Ability to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally; Ability to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances; Ability to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead; Ability to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances; Ability to demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair; Ability to perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person; Ability to utilize safe body mechanics at all times

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus; May be eligible for Loan Forgiveness (Up to 21k); Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance