Registered Respiratory Therapist RPT

Registered Respiratory Therapist RPT

Title : Registered Respiratory Therapist

Reporting Relationship : Cardio Rehab Nurse Manager and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

General Summary of Responsibilities : The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients across the lifespan, based on orders from the attending medical provider. This role includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of various respiratory care modalities, following the regulations of the State of Nebraska. The job may require flexible working hours due to changing organizational needs.

Essential Job Functions :

• Maintain respiratory care standards by implementing hospital and departmental policies.
• Provide individualized respiratory care to patients of all ages as ordered by the Licensed Medical Provider (LMP).
• Perform diagnostic testing (EKG, Holter and Event Monitoring, Stress Testing, Pulmonary Function Testing, Ambulatory B / P Monitoring).
• Participate in hospital and departmental committees (Infection Control, Safety, Quality Assurance, etc.).
• Contribute to the development of care plans and discharge planning.
• Conduct pulmonary evaluations and respond to patient feedback.
• Provide education to patients and nursing staff about respiratory care and equipment use.
• Implement respiratory treatments using nebulizers, inhalers, CPAP / BiPAP, ventilators, etc.
• Participate as a team member in the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Program.
• Ensure proper maintenance of departmental equipment.

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Box Butte General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A Post-offer / pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

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