Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Days

Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients.
The Respiratory Therapist completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions:

• The Respiratory Therapist performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator/Team Leader

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Responds to emergency situations
• Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with established policies
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
• Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
• Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers

• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively

• Maintains safe environment

• Addresses patient population-specific needs

• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Education

Required: graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Certifications

Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure; CRT, BLS, PALS, and NRP
Preferred: RRT

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