Job Summary
Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and
experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these
skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
(NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses and evaluates results and implements complex
methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical
resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs
other job duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Assesses the patient.
Develops the plan of care.
Implements the plan of care.
Evaluates the plan of care.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Provides patient family and/or significant other health teaching/education.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
Provides clinical leadership.
Supports life long learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Recent clinical respiratory care
experience (hospital home care
skilled nursing facility) and/or
previous respiratory care
practice.
Current state license. 1 year hospital experience.
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
State license and/or RRT
credential in accordance to the
National Board of Respiratory
Care.
Current state license.
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Hospital and Departmental
Orientation.
Successful completion of
Hospital and Departmental
orientation.
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Computer literacy Basic computer knowledge using
Windows Operating system and
Microsoft Office.
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Successful completion of entry
and advanced level exams for
RCPs. ABG endorsed if
applicable.
RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION
WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT
ACLS
Required Experience:
IC
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