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; Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols; Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment; Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management; Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments; Under physician direction, adapts and complies with policies and procedures; Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills; Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures; Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students; Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

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; 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; Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians; Time management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions; Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist; Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally; Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances; Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead; Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances; Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair; Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person; Must 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