Respiratory Therapist

Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of submittal. Flu vaccine required. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Participates in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, performs extubations, airway management and ventilatory life support to critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patientsParticipates with other health care professionals in obtaining, interpreting and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management and respiratory treatmentsProvides instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness Other Functions Responsible for the cleaning, care and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testingOther duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not require supervisory responsibilities. Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredEquivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire.High school diploma or GEDBasic Life Support Experience RequiredTwo years experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist Knowledge ofRespiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patients Skills inUse of mechanical ventilators skillfully and offers alternative solutions; cardiopulmonary resuscitation Ability toAccurately interpret arterial blood gases; use of mechanical ventilators; work alone/unsupervisedWork under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases

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