Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

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 goals Specifications 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