Overview Therapist-Respiratory Registered 22046 Job Code: 22046 FLSA Status Job Family: RESPIRATORY Job Summary 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 National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses, evaluates results, and implements 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. Job 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. Specifications Experience Description: Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required: Current state license. Preferred/Desired: 1 year hospital experience. Education Description: State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Minimum Required: Current state license. Preferred/Desired Training Description: Hospital and Departmental Orientation. Minimum Required: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description: Computer literacy. Minimum Required: Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure Description: Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. Minimum Required: RRT; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired: ACLS Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination: Yes Near Vision: Accurate Far Vision: Accurate Depth Perception Hearing Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other REQNUMBER: 32691