Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

**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 Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement 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. **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** **Minimum Required** - Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. **Preferred/Desired** - 1 year hospital experience. **Education** **Minimum Required** **Preferred/Desired** **Training** **Minimum Required** - Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. **Preferred/Desired** **Special Skills** **Minimum Required** - Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. **Preferred/Desired** **Licensure** **Minimum Required** - RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE **Preferred/Desired** - ACLS - PALS