Job 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.

Job Responsibilities: Assess 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 lifelong learning. Completes assigned goals.

Experience: Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

Minimum Required: Current state license.

Special Skills: Minimum Required - Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Licensure: Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Minimum Required: RRT; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT