Respiratory Therapist-RRT •up to $15K sign-on incentive available •

Job Summary :

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is ultimately accountable to the respiratory supervisor and department director and performs under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor and is delegated a shift assignment by the supervisor to achieve quality patient care and expected productivity during a routine workflow experience.

Registered Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate quality health care through patient safety interventions and strategies :

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate competency for knowledge / skill / ability for :

Provision of appropriate age / growth / cognitive development during care :

vital signs- Dysfunction signs and symptoms,

patient identification / staff identification,

Expansion Therapy

pulmonary hygiene therapy : CPT (manual and device) and naso-tracheal suction,

Performance Expectations :

Registered Respiratory Therapist must :

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) and NICU Transport Team

Qualifications : Education / Skills :

Graduate of Associate in Applied Science degree program preferred. Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner Program required.

Work Experience :

Respiratory Therapy work experience in an acute or critical care setting preferred.

Certification / Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Additional Certification / Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

Mental Demands :

Ability to perform repetitive tasks and to exercise good judgment and initiative to set priorities appropriately for patient care, and ones own required staff training and education. Ability to follow directions precisely with accuracy and the realization error in judgment or performance may have serious consequence to patients . Have a "sincere interest" in being capable, dependable, flexible, and reliable and thoughtful and responsive at all levels of engagement with health team and patient customers. Exhibits leadership qualities and acts as preceptor to less experienced therapists and has an intuitive willingness to accept more responsibility. Self-initiative to attend and present continuing education programs.

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Required

Preferred

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