RRT Registered

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy Experience/Skills At least one year of on-the-job training preferred Knowledge of current trends and techniques in respiratory practice Required Licenses/Certifications Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Registered Respiratory Therapist CPR ACLS PALS NRP (fulltime) Working Conditions Clean, well-lit working environment ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Critical Care Responds to all critical situations from newborn to geriatric Exhibits competence in: Codes Intubation Ventilator Bipap Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) Communicates with providers and nursing staff in a timely and professional manner Testing Demonstrates outpatient testing proficiency: Holter/Bardy Pulse oximetry PFT Stress testing EEG Sleep Assessment Uses all skills to assess patients of all ages and follows protocol to provide up-to-date care Communicates with providers and nursing staff about any change in care Documentation Documents all therapy and patient-related changes accurately and timely Scans all medications Scheduling Schedules outpatient testing and conducts the follow up required to ensure patient and other departments are aware of each procedure Department Specific Focus Decrease overtime to 160 hours per year Full Time/Night Shift 72 hours/Biweekly