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Qualifications and Experience
Education/Degree
Associates Degree required.
For Senior Respiratory Therapist: Bachelors Degree or equivalent and 5 years experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
Preferred
Bachelors Degree preferred.
Experience
Summary
Perform activities in diagnostic evaluation therapy lifesustaining techniques and education of patients and families of all age groups neonatal to geriatric. Require a high level of expertise in ventilator management and sophisticated diagnostic procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Perform respiratory procedures per established guidelines.
Clinical assessment is completed for all age groups including breathing patterns ABG interpretation CSR pulmonary waveforms and other noninvasive monitoring.
Patients clinical condition report is communicated effectively including key plan of care.
Respiratory therapy consultation and support is provided to other healthcare team members.
Documentation and billing is completed per Meditech policy.
Respiratory devices and interventions are maintained per manufacturer and department guidelines.
Clinical resource support is provided daily for respiratory staff and facility.
Additional department organization or network activities are completed per established objectives.
PCC Organizational Values of Innovation Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence are upheld.
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Respiratory Therapist
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities (include number and type of FTEs)