Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

POSITION PURPOSE

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e. Emergency Neonatal Pediatric Geriatric and Critical Care) monitoring mechanical ventilation administering medications patient assessment and understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring understanding blood work results monitoring teaching and training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving with a valid drivers license).

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Must successfully pass a background check.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).

Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION LICENSURE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Required Preferred

Unencumbered License/Certification (if applicable).

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC) approved Respiratory Care Program with the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential according to guidelines set forth by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or be obtained within six (6) months of hire).

EXPERIENCE

Required Preferred

RRT with one (1) year of experience through knowledge and training in the areas of General Respiratory Care as well as Mechanical Ventilation.

Pulmonary diagnostics

Cardiac Diagnostics (EKG Holter monitor Event Monitor Cardiac Stress Testing)