Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• Respiratory Therapist at the SEF, responds to outpatient areas as needed-otherwise works on the ED to provide responsive state of the art respiratory care. To work with the same personnel in the development and implementation of patient centered care. To work in a cooperative and supportive manner with Physicians, Staff, and Directors.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Six months Staff Therapist experience preferred but not required.
• Education and Training:
• Graduate of AMA approved program of Respiratory Therapy at the Registry level.
• On a yearly basis meet all hospital mandatory education requirements.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• MARTL - MA Respiratory Therapist license
• NBRC-RRT- National Board Respiratory Care RRT
• CPR
• Other Requirements:
• Highly effective and positive interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective problem solving, team building skills, willingness to participate in the education process both as a student and provider of education.
• Ability to vary shift hours and days to meet schedule needs.