Respiratory Therapist CRT or RRT Days

They must possess a current NH Respiratory Care Practitioner license which also requires them to be a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist and possess a current BLS certification. JOB SUMMARY Drawing and analysis of arterial blood gases patient assessment Therapist Driven Protocols continuous mechanical ventilator management cardiopulmonary resuscitation chest physical therapy oxygen administration hyperinflation therapy aerosol therapy and screening Pulmonary function studies performance of emergency procedures CPR certification teamwork maintaining keen interest in latest trends pulse oxymetry changing equipment (and if applicable charge duties to include work distribution prioritizing workload for staff presentation of one topic per year to the Respiratory Therapy staff). Performs all documentation activities as outlined for charge on documentation policy/procedure to include EMR Cardex and treatment cards. Essential Functions Distributes workload Addresses interdepartmental and departmental issues Develops RT schedules Provide educational inservices Interviews RT applicants Addresses interdepartmental issues Performs Pulmonary Function testing Performs direct patient care providing all modes of Respiratory therapy as needed Performs analysis of respiratory testing results Maintains orders and stores RT supplies Performs CPR as needed Communicates with patients peers and coworkers Performs arterial blood gas procedures and analysis Provides care for patients of all ages including critical care and emergent patients Documents therapy using the electronic medical record JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy. must possess a current NH license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP. Experience: Must have experience in the above therapeutic modalities and display ability to work in a team environment. Covenant Health Mission StatementWe are a Catholic health ministry providing healing and care for the whole person in service to all in our communities.Our Core Values:CompassionWe show respect caring and sensitivity towards all honoring the dignity of each person especially the poor vulnerable and suffering. IntegrityWe promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human financial and environmental resources. CollaborationWe work in partnership dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. ExcellenceWe deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation. We are an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age disability status gender sexual orientation ancestry protected veteran status national origin genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Shift: Days 7a7p

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

General Certifications : BLS/BCLS

Respiratory Certifications : RRT CRT

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