Ambulatory Respiratory Therapist
Ambulatory Respiratory Therapist
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The Ambulatory Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality safe and effective patient care such as executing protocols administering respiratory care and educating patients families students and other care providers.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Administers monitors and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for outpatients within the clinic setting.
- Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice.
- Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission goals and values of the hospital department and division.
- Follows policies procedures and department standards. Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality safe and efficient care for the patient.
- Maintains positive working relations with customers. Demonstrates mature sensitive and effective communications with all age groups especially under high levels of stress.
- Educates patients and family members regarding cardiorespiratory topics medications equipment and procedures.
- Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress. Demonstrates flexibility in the face of uncertainty and can take responsible and professional action without awaiting orders.
- Assists in the orientation training and evaluating New Grads students and new employees.
- Assist with the ambulation of patients.
- Quickly respond to critical situations including taking stairs to reach emergencies and assist in the removal of patients from the building (in case of fire).
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent military training program
- High School Graduate
Preferred Education and Experience
- Masters Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
- Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
- Additional respiratory therapy work experience
- Experience in clinical instruction of students
- Six months of experience in critical care
Required Licensure and Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) within 180 Days
- Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 1-1/2 Yrs
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days
Knowledge Requirements
- Basic computer knowledge
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-44948We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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