Respiratory Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory medications and providing other respiratory services and/or therapeutic treatments to hospital patients. Services and treatments could include BIPAP/CPAP, oxygen therapy, sputum collection, suctioning, airway management, inhalation therapy treatments, humidifier and mist test setup and monitoring, pulmonary function tests, pulse oximetry and others.

• Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel and patients
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills

• Anatomy and physiology of pulmonary system
• Basic respiratory therapy therapeutic treatments and services
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures

• Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in respiratory therapy preferred
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials required
• Current registration as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau

• Two-five years of experience preferred
• A minimum of one year of previous clinical experience required

• Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
• Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, visitors and outside agency personnel
• Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people
• Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change
• Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
• Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary