Overview 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 Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement 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. 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 Minimum Required + Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Preferred/Desired + 1 year hospital experience. Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required + Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required + Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required + RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired + ACLS REQNUMBER: 34593