Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current Arizona Respiratory Therapist
• Current BLS Certification (ACLS preferred)
• Problem solving abilities - ability and initiative to intervene immediately if needed for patient safety
• Ability to read, write and communicate with patients, caregivers and other medical professionals
• Computer proficiency in healthcare context - EMR, documentation, safety, compliance
• Proven work experience as a Respiratory Therapist or similar role (2 years of direct experience in hospital setting

JOB DUTIES & SKILLS: 

• Excellent Customer Service 
• Courtesy and respect for every staff member
• Documents all findings accurately
• Meets patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care
• Conduct pulmonary function tests
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results
• Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians
• Help patient accomplish treatment plan
• Administer inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
• Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants
• Performs all daily lab and equipment checks for quality assurance.
• Maintains the facility in clean working order in accordance with OSHA and reports any equipment failure or deficiencies to the Nurse Manager.
• Accurately documents any incidents and reports them to the Nurse Manager and Physician on duty.
• Uses Biohazard containers correctly.
• Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with medical staff members
• Respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Experience with respiratory equipment
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Completes required orientation as directed by facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows Exceptional Healthcare protocols and policies
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 15-30 pounds at times