Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• To work with the ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG personnel 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 of the ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG Units and Respiratory Therapy to achieve that goal.
• 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:
• NBRC-RRT- National Board Respiratory Care RRT
• MARTL - MA Respiratory Therapist license
• 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.