PSMC RRT

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years Respiratory therapy in a healthcare environment (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Essential Functions

RRT JOB DUTIES:

• Provide assistance to ensure the quality of the department
• Provide efficient, cost effective, timely, safe, high quality and customer focused patient care and serve as a patient advocate at all times
• Provide effective airway management for respiratory patients
• Perform diagnostic procedures
• Remove medications and administer medications
• Ensure work area is stocked and appropriate equipment is available
• Respond to stat, code blues or RAT calls, as appropriate, and all other emergency codes
• Perform invasive procedures, including ABGs, insertion of arterial catheters and endo-tracheal intubations following correct procedure after competencies have been validated

Documentation

• Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensure that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
• Use correct terminology
• Conform to required style and format

Technology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrate technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role
• Understand equipment operation
• Maintain equipment in working order
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Use technology to increase productivity
• Adapt to new technology

Additional Duties

• Adhere to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate usage of age-specific customer service skills
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate