Respiratory Therapist; RT

PRN (As Needed) Position
Day or Night Shifts Available

* No COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements*

POSITION SUMMARY:The Respiratory therapist provides direct and indirect patient care in all departments of the facility. The RT provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional
expectations with minimal supervision. The RT is able to assess respiratory compromised patients both
adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal that may enter the facility and provide appropriate treatment/
advocate for appropriate care. The RT corresponds with other members of the interdisciplinary team to
promote safe, effective patient care in different care settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES

• Meet patient’s goals and needs/ provide quality care.

• Conduct pulmonary function tests.

• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results pertinent to their scope of practice.

• Draw ABG’s as ordered and interpret results/ advocate for care based on results.

• Determine respiratory treatment plans in consultation with the medical staff.

• Administer inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration
apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

• Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan.

• Maintain up to date knowledge on care relating to respiratory treatment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.

• Follows Exceptional Healthcare’s policies and protocols.

• Respect cultural/ religious practices of patients.

• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and EMTALA regulations.

• Remains punctual and dependent for assigned shifts.

• Communicate with members of the care team to provide safe care (must wear radio on every
shift).

SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and facility policies and procedures
pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous
materials.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Gives care that demonstrates the concierge level service taught at this facility.

• Goes the extra mile for patients when they are in our care.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

• Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues in accordance with HIPAA standards.

• Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect.

• Utilize effective communication methods and skills

• Explain/ educate on all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language
barriers.

• Able to perform care in non-judgmental manners and recognize discrepancies between patient
and personal beliefs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• At least 2 years of ER/ ICU experience as an RT.
• At least 2 years of experience with pediatric patients.

Basic Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information to patients/ families/ team members
• Ability to perform med math calculations/ height and weight calculations
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to problem solve with multiple variables in situations.
• Computer Skills
• Basic computer skills/ charting system knowledge.

Certifications/Licensing

• Current unencumbered RT license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

COMPENTENCIES

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Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings/ personal life from the real
issues at hand in the work place.
• Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to.

• Communication:
The ability to write and speak effectively, actively listens to others, and give
feedback.
• Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives.
• Intelligence: Understand information and apply ne knowledge.
• Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm to care for people.
• Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
• Computer Savvy
:
The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively.
• Customer Service: The ability to enhance patient satisfaction.
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