RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Description Summary : Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation); Oral hygiene; Chest film analysis; Bloodgas collection and analysis; Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary; Participate in CAP and JC surveys. RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader Advanced practice skills may include : Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis; Polysomnography; Education / Skills See licensure and / or certification requirements Experience 1 - 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RT or RCP License in state of employment required BLS required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required Current NRP certification required Work Schedule : 7am - 7 pm Work days will vary Work Type : Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information : We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .