Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT – final candidate will be hired into correct title and pay per qualifications

Full-time Day position with rotation – three 12 hour shifts

AFSCME union position

Posted: July 23, 2024

Offering a sign on bonus up to $20,000! The amount offered varies based on experience and commitment length!

Responsibilities:

• Performs arterial puncture using both the radial and brachial arteries (may use femoral artery with a doctor’s order).Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using either heel or finger sticks.
• Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.
• Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.
• Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar.
• Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.
• Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.
• Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.
• Consults with and advises Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients, etc.
• Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees. Serves as a preceptor for the CRT staff during competency reviews. Assesses competency by observing the staff members’ knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for the safe and effective delivery of respiratory care.
• Does work rotating shifts as need arises. Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift.
• Assists in the evaluation of equipment the Department is considering to purchase.
• Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
• Keeps up to date with current trends and developments.Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals.Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice.Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings.
• Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies for the Blood Gas laboratory.
• Available for staff adjustments to help assure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity.
• Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum induction