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Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Participates in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, performs extubations, airway management and ventilatory life support to critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients Participates with other health care professionals in obtaining, interpreting and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management and respiratory treatments Provides instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness Other Functions Responsible for the cleaning, care and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy. Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire. High school diploma or GED Basic Life Support Experience Required Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist Knowledge of Respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patients
About the role
Participates in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, performs extubations, airway management and ventilatory life support to critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients