Seasonal Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a 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; Develops the plan of care; 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

Requirements

Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice; Current state license; State license and RRT credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care; Hospital and Departmental Orientation; Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation; Computer literacy; Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office; Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs; ABG endorsed, if applicable; RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire; CRT; Associate Degree

Nice to have

1 year hospital experience; ACLS