Certified Or Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients' charts and departmental records. Performs as charge therapist when necessary. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines Performs intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement respiratory care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation. Perform intubation after receiving approval. Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages Charge all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system Other duties as assigned