Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing advanced respiratory treatments, conducting diagnostic procedures, exercising independent clinical judgment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients receiving respiratory therapy. 

Qualifications Required: 

• Minimum of two years of experience in respiratory care. 

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. 

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state. 

• Current CPR Certification. 

• Completion of a Board-approved respiratory therapy training program. 

• Successful passage of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification exam. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations. 

• Administer ventilation therapies, manage life support systems, and transport ventilated patients safely. 

• Assist patients with breathing exercises, monitor vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. 

• Evaluate patient conditions to recommend and modify treatment plans accordingly. 

• Accurately document all patient care activities in medical records. 

• Serve as a resource and mentor for certified respiratory therapists and other healthcare team members. 

• Provide ongoing training skills validation and updates on respiratory best practices 

Nonessential Job Functions: 

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or department director. 

• Attend staff meetings and participate in company-sponsored training and events. 

Job Competencies: 

• Proficiency in navigating and utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. 

• Understanding and adherence to hospital policies and procedures. 

• Commitment to ongoing professional development through continuing education and collaborative training. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Constant: Vision, hearing, speaking, manual dexterity, walking, sitting, balancing, repetitive motions, and prolonged use of arms, legs, and back muscles. 

• Frequent: Bending, squatting, twisting, pushing/pulling (up to 20 lbs. without assistance; up to 50 lbs. with assistance), lifting and carrying (up to 20 lbs. without assistance; up to 50 lbs. with assistance). 

• Occasional: Climbing, kneeling, crouching, color differentiation, and exposure to noise or hazards. 

• Rare: Potential exposure to electric shock and confined spaces. 

• Other: Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and may be exposed to infectious diseases and potential injury (cuts, bruises). 

Work Environment: 

• OSHA Category I: Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols. 

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