Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing and patient education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Monitors and maintains equipment and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities. .

Responsibilities:

• Interviews, examines, and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.

• Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings.

• Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity.

• Treats patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies.

Required:

• Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.

• Successful completion of the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) registration examination requirements.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.

• BLS Certification

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Shift:

Nights

Daily Work Times: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Scheduled Biweekly Hours: 72