Weekender Days Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. 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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum : Current state license.

Experience Preferred : 1 year hospital experience.

Minimum : Current state license. Licensure, Registration, Certification Preferred : ACLS Minimum : CRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Special Skills Minimum : Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Training Minimum : Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.