Overview Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified 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, + 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 Specifications Experience Minimum Required + Current state license. + Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Preferred/Desired + 1 year hospital experience. + Education Minimum Required + Current state license. + State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required + Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required + Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required + BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT + Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. Preferred/Desired + ACLS + REQNUMBER: 31754