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- Title Respiratory Therapist Category Respiratory Description Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Department Supervisor, the respiratory therapist (RT) accomplishes the Respiratory Therapy Department’s strategic objectives by planning, organizing, and completing the assigned functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services.
- This includes but is not limited to: EKGS Bedside Spirometry Oximetry End Tidal CO2 Monitoring Mixed Venous Oximetry Mechanical Ventilator Parameters Oxygen rounds Arterial Blood Gases/ Capillary Blood Gases: The RT will understand the hazards, indications, and procedures for drawing arterial samples for assessment of the patient cardiorespiratory system.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /Rapid Response Team (RRT) / Code Blue: The RT is responsible for: Management of Airway Initiating CPR/Code Blue Responds to all Code Blue/Disaster calls Participates and responds to all RRTs Stocking and assemble of airway/resuscitation supplies as required Assigned Duties: the RT will perform any other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
- Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an A.M.A. / JR. CTE accredited school for Respiratory Therapy.
- Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy.
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