Respiratory Therapist I PRN

• Minimum Education
• Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care
• Associate's Degree (Preferred) Or
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Required Skills/Knowledge
• Demonstration of proficient skills for ventilator management required.
• Clinical evaluation skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to handle stressful situation, and good time management skills required.
• Active member of the AARC, and AARC state affiliation preferred.
• Participation in activities which further professional growth for self and the department is preferred.
• Required Licenses and Certifications
• Must meet DC licensure requirements. (Required) 
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.) by the NBRC. (Required)
• BLS certification. (Required)
• NRP/ACLS/NPS certification. (Preferred)
• PALS certification 30 Days (Required) 
• Required Experience
• Six months post graduate experience in all aspects of respiratory care, including critical care background.
• Job Functions
• Essential job duties:
• Operate various types of mechanical ventilators, airway management (suctioning and tracheostomy trach care and change) and administering medical gas therapy as needed.
• Administers respiratory therapy inhaled medications, bronchopulmonary hygiene/drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, adverse reactions and capillary/arterial blood gases.
• Evaluates the effects to respiratory therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
• Transports mechanically ventilated patients internally within the organization and externally outside the organization.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education workshops;
• Documents patient care services received in MedHost the Electronic Medical Record.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.

Other Job Duties:

• May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description.