Registered Respiratory Therapist

Duties:



Position Purpose The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a professional caregiver who is responsible for the respiratory care of patients
This care includes diagnosing, treating, and evaluating the patient's needs to control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician
The RRT may be asked to practice in various areas as needed
Essential Job Duties Assess: Assess the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, review of history/physical, and response to ordered therapies
Seeks for and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team; patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff and others
Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized respiratory plan of care in agreement with established care practice guidelines
Communicates the patient care plan effectively to the patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff, and others
Implement: Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patients' needs and physician orders within the Product of Practice of the Respiratory Care Department
Evaluate, monitor and maintain patients care within established guidelines including policies, procedures and protocols
Maintains, troubleshoots and adjusts respiratory care equipment and diagnostic equipment
Plans and implements patient education when needed in relation to respiratory disease and equipment related to admission and discharge
Communicates operational theory to other health professionals and recommends the most appropriate technology to maximize patient comfort and safety
Maintains timely, accurate records and documentation to satisfy department, hospital, and legal requirements
Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction
Revises respiratory plan of care as indicated, and reassess changes as appropriate
Professionalism: Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care
Participates in a quality improvement activity as part of the Respiratory Care Team.



Skills:



Preferred Qualifications Respiratory experience.







Assignment Shifts:
3 day shift and 1 night shift 7-7


Additional Details:
Maybe asked to float to other hospitals in the area