Respiratory Therapist / RRT or CRT

Overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct a program of treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system in a safe and therapeutically effective manner.
• Administer and document medication in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Correctly administer Cardiopulmonary Care Services in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Precept employees, new orients, and students.
• Maintain awareness of environmental conditions and initiate corrective intervention as indicated.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the medical staff.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent. Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the American Medical Association. Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Idaho Licensed Respiratory Therapist licensure. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Obtain ACLS and NRP within six months of hire and maintain them as current.
• Preferred
• Job
• Requirements: PALS certification.