Respiratory Therapist RRT|CRT Edgewood

Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state where work is being performed
Associate degree in applied science or equivalent
All Registered respiratory therapists must maintain their credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Failure to maintain the credential will result in a demotion transfer to Respiratory Technician until their credential is reinstated by the NBRC
ACLS certification- if not already certified, will be required post-hire
Specialized Knowledge
Kind and Length of Experience:
Responsibilities
Scheduled Hours
Shift/Hours: Full-Time 36 hours/week, 7P-7A
Administers safe, effective respiratory treatments, and effective medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice, to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function
Customer Service Meets Customer Relations Expectations
Is accountable for his/her behavior
Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology
Is accountable for his/her behavior
Actions contribute to improved customer satisfaction outcome
Interacts with internal and external customers
Meets Professionalism Standards
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
Assumes the responsibility for his/her professional growth and development
Uses proper communications channels, maintains confidentially of customer information and protected healthcare information, (PHI)
Attends staff meetings as required, participates in training programs, ensures completion of annual competencies
Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing written and electronic communications from various sectors of the System
Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team but is able to function independently when necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
CRT will also be considered at the appropriate CRT rate
Job description
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Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT for our Respiratory Therapy Unit located within the Edgewood Hospital.

Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT, Respiratory Therapy

Shift/Hours: Full-Time 36 hours/week, 7P-7A

Job Description

Administers safe, effective respiratory treatments, and effective medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice, to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function.

Customer Service Meets Customer Relations Expectations
• Is accountable for his/her behavior.
• Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology
• Is accountable for his/her behavior. Actions contribute to improved customer satisfaction outcome
• Interacts with internal and external customers.

Meets Professionalism Standards
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
• Assumes the responsibility for his/her professional growth and development.
• Uses proper communications channels, maintains confidentially of customer information and protected healthcare information, (PHI)
• Attends staff meetings as required, participates in training programs, ensures completion of annual competencies.
• Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing written and electronic communications from various sectors of the System.
• Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team but is able to function independently when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CRT will also be considered at the appropriate CRT rate.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state where work is being performed.
• Associate degree in applied science or equivalent.
• All Registered respiratory therapists must maintain their credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Failure to maintain the credential will result in a demotion transfer to Respiratory Technician until their credential is reinstated by the NBRC
• ACLS certification- if not already certified, will be required post-hire

Specialized Knowledge

Kind and Length of Experience:

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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