Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job Description: Summary: The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides general, acute/intensive, and emergency respiratory care to patients ranging from neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This care includes routine cardiopulmonary diagnostics, cardiopulmonary emergency resuscitation, airway management, ventilator support, blood gas lab analysis, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, and basic pulmonary function testing.

The Therapist will demonstrate a team/multidisciplinary approach to patient care and related services adhering to all regulatory requirements under the direction of a Medical Director. This approach provides appropriate patient care to assess, treat, support, and diagnose patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and documentation of this care, in accordance with policy and procedures.

The certified respiratory therapist's role shall not require the exercising of independent, clinical judgment; however, the certified respiratory therapist may be expected to adjust or modify therapeutic techniques within well-defined procedures based on a limited range of patient responses. Therefore, the effective use of the certified respiratory therapist, especially in the critical care setting, shall require the supervision of a physician experienced in respiratory care.

The certified respiratory therapist may accept telephone or verbal orders and responsibilities involving the supervision of respiratory care therapists and respiratory assistants. The Certified Respiratory Therapist working in Sleep Medicine will perform specialized procedure such as, but not limited to, polysomnograms, MSLTs and titrations of either CPAP or BIPAP which are utilized in providing diagnostic information regarding the patients neurological and/or pulmonary function during sleep.

They will be able to perform evaluation and treatment to patients ranging from neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care. Licenses and Certifications: Valid and active CRT licensure in the appropriate state BLS, ACLS, PALS NRP required dependent upon area Sleep Medicine CRT requirements: Valid and active CRT certification or licensure in appropriate state Obtain Sleep Disorder Specialty (SDS) endorsement or obtain registry status through BRPT or ABSM within 12 months of hire.

BLS, ACLS, PALS NRP required dependent upon area NBRC Credentials earned on or after July 1, 2002 will require participation in the NBRC Continuing Education program. Work Requirements: Shift: Night On Call: No Weekends: Rotating Travel Required: No Travel Shift Details: 6p-630a City/State: Elizabethton, TN Location: Sycamore Shoals Hospital