Job Details
Job Description
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the physician's prescribed orders.
This position serves as a resource to Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) staff and may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership based on departmental needs.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Assessment
- Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to established protocols.
- Obtains arterial blood gases.
- Oversees and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient care.
- Initiates Respiratory Protocols according to departmental criteria.
- Initiates appropriate interventions based on assessment findings.
Medication Administration
- Administers respiratory medications in a timely and safe manner.
- Evaluates treatment effectiveness and reassesses patients according to protocol.
- Communicates patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
Patient Monitoring & Communication
- Maintains awareness of assigned patients' overall condition.
- Communicates and shares patient information with physicians and nurses.
- Makes appropriate recommendations regarding patient care.
Patient & Family Education
- Identifies educational needs of patients and families related to health promotion and wellness.
- Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and treatment modalities.
Documentation & Resource Management
- Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
- Accurately records productivity information.
- Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies the appropriate personnel when supplies are low, on loan, or malfunctioning.
- Utilizes time effectively to meet productivity standards, including using low-census time productively when patient volumes do not support full productivity.
Quality & Patient Safety
- Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes and enhance patient satisfaction.
- Recognizes potential safety hazards affecting patients and staff and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Participates in departmental meetings and contributes ideas and feedback.
Leadership & Professional Development
- Promotes the Respiratory Care profession and serves as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within the department and patient care areas.
- Supports the development of colleagues through education and guidance.
- Participates in quality improvement and research activities to support the development of patient care standards.
Additional Responsibilities
- May be required to float to other departments within the scope of competency and qualifications based on business needs.
- May be required to take on-call assignments during regularly scheduled shifts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Rate
$66.40 - $71.28/hour
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