Job Details
- Provides respiratory therapy designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems.
- Performs treatments according to physician orders, explains therapy, and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response.
- Monitors the patient's response to such therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment.
- Educates the patient and family about the health condition.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Respond to medical emergencies throughout the facility.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist to be obtained within twelve (12) months
- Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license
- ACLS to be obtained within six (6) months