Respiratory Therapist RRT

The Respiratory Therapist RRT performs respiratory care interventions in accordance with the standards established by the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines and OMC Respiratory Care Policy. The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses the cardiopulmonary status of patients of all ages and provides various types of respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Requirements

• Demonstrates proficiency in administration of physician-prescribed aerosol medication therapy, oxygen therapy and appropriate airway humidity therapy
• Performs initial and follow-up assessments pertaining to respiratory care with skill
• Evaluates client's response to prescribed therapy in an on-going manner and communicates information, as needed, to medical staff
• Demonstrates expertise in selecting and/or adapting equipment that is appropriate for patient's age
• Documents pertinent information concisely and systematically after each therapeutic intervention
• Demonstrates proficiency in care and management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing electrocardiograms and assessment of basic rhythms and serious arrhythmias
• Demonstrates proficiency in instructing and performing therapies with the goal of mobilizing respiratory secretions and improving spontaneous ventilatory efforts

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance