Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of a physician and by prescription.  Applies the cardiopulmonary process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.  Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.  Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.

Reports to: Cardiopulmonary Director

Essential Functions 

Working with a variety of patients, from neonatal to geriatric

Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals

Performs routine Respiratory care

Establishes treatment plans, operating medical equipment.

Administering medication and treatments

Record patient’s medical histories and symptoms

Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute to existing plans

Observe patients and record observation

Knowledge of medical equipment used in the care of the patient

Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries

Explain what to do at home after treatment

Performs Electrocardiograms, Holter Monitoring and Scanning, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, attends all C-sections and high-risk deliveries of newborns, Arterial Blood Gas sticks, Capillary sticks, Analyzation of Arterial Blood Gases, Cord Blood Gases, Capillary Blood Gases and Carboxyhemoglobin. Maintenance and troubleshooting of the Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer, Pulmonary Function Studies, Electroencephalograms, Stress Testing and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Full-time employees are required to take a weekend call once every six weeks and in the Cardiopulmonary Directors absence.

PRN employees will be asked to take call periodically and work one holiday annually.

Maintain work areas in a clean organized and well supplied manner

Able to perform other duties as assigned
Non-Essential Functions 

Other duties as assigned.
Must complete all assigned education in a timely manner.
Must complete department specific education.

Organizational Expectations 

Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.

Provide effective mentoring
Be Loyal to the absent
Always manage up
Consistent use of AIDET and 5 P's
Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance

Job Requirements 

Minimum Education
Equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or successful completion of AARC approved Certification Program.

Required Skills
Standard patient care equipment, computer documentation and Cardiopulmonary Equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic respiratory knowledge to a variety of settings.

Required Skills
Certifications: Will either possess upon hire or acquire within 90 days of employment:
-Basic Life Support (BLS)
-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Required Skills
Licenses: State of TN, RRT or CRT (ABG Endorsed)

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran