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Respiratory Therapist - $50 per hour Crisp Agency - 8 weeks - 7p to 7a

Crisp Regional Health Services

#Interdisciplinary Team #BLS #ACLS #PALS #Infection Control #Neonatal #Pediatric #Respiratory Therapist #Medical Record Documentation

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist actively participates in the department by providing age-appropriate respiratory care and performing cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing across all patient age groups. Responsibilities include utilizing protocols for life-threatening situations, planning and evaluating patient care, and operating necessary respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, though a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, along with up to one year of related experience. Essential certifications include Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

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Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist – Certified is an active member of the Respiratory Therapy Department that assists in the delivery of respiratory care and services. The Respiratory Therapist - Certified, provides age appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, as well as cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Therapist utilizes the Respiratory Therapy Protocols in the prevention of and intervention in life-threatening situations. The Therapist provides professional quality care that maximizes the patient’s respiratory function and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Experience:

Requires up to one year of work related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires and maintains a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.

Requires and maintains a certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP).

Essential Job Responsibilities

Utilizes Respiratory Protocols and performs appropriate cardiopulmonary assessments and treatment procedures.
Plans, implements and evaluates the patient’s respiratory care.
Documents in the medical record the patient’s respiratory care intervention, the patient response and educates the patient and family members of the respiratory care issues and care plan.
Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
Sets and prioritizes appropriate respiratory care and support required for the patient.
Operates, maintains and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used in treating patients.
Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
Organizes work and assigns priorities in testing and treating patients.