Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Overview

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

• Assesses the patient
• 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 lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals

Minimum Required

• Current state license
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience

• Current state license
• State licensure and/or CRT credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care

Preferred/Desired

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation

Preferred/Desired

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office

Preferred/Desired

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT
• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS