Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Overview Job Summary 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. Responsibilities* 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 life long learning * Completes assigned goalsSpecifications Experience 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. * Education Minimum Required* Current state license. * State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required* Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required* Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required* BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT * Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.Preferred/Desired* ACLS *