Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

At our organization, we believe that this role is not merely a career; it’s a true calling.

Position Overview

This is a full-time position with day shifts, comprising two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts. You will be expected to participate in a weekend rotation every third weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatments, creating a tailored care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services in line with physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
• Implement and oversee the patient care plan and associated equipment, while continuously monitoring, documenting, and communicating the patient's condition.
• Administer advanced respiratory care techniques and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and medications based on patient outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions and inform them about community support resources and programs.
• Assist in the care, calibration, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment, while also managing departmental inventory for supplies and equipment.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a vigilant and safe working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience and education.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally to share information.
• Consistently stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Engage in frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry tasks.
• Utilize vision for close and distant tasks, including color differentiation.
• Employ the sense of smell to identify odors.
• Use hearing to receive verbal communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25-50 lbs and assist in patient mobility.
• Occasionally perform bending, stooping, kneeling, and other physical movements.
• Rarely engage in crawling or running.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner registration from the relevant state regulatory body.

Work Environment

This position operates on a day shift schedule within the United States.

Employment Type

This role is classified as an employee position within the Respiratory Therapy department, with a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Benefits and Opportunities

We value our dedicated employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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