JOB TITLE: REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the administration of all respiratory care modalities under the supervision, control, and responsibility of a licensed physician in addition to specific testing techniques to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment in which respiratory care practitioners have been properly trained.
REPORTS TO: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – MEDICAL DIRECTOR
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A.S. Degree from AMA approved respiratory care program.
Licensure: National Board of Respiratory Care, RRT credential. Current valid Tennessee Respiratory Care Practitioner license or work permit.
Experience: Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Demonstration of competency in regard to the safe delivery of respiratory care including equipment function.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of age specific needs and of the pediatric, adolescent and adult patient.
- Knowledge of growth and development of all ages of patients.
- Each patient treatment plan will be individualized to reflect their development needs.
- Critical thinking and independent problem solving requiring a high degree of creativity and decision making.
- Knowledge of and access to information on growth and development, emotional needs and treatment measures for all ages.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Aware of and adheres to general hospital guidelines, hospital compliance plan and hospital policies developed in accordance with HIPPA.
- Aware of Respiratory Care Policy and Procedures and adheres to these.
- Accepts and deals with updated changes in a satisfactory manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Therapeutic administration of oxygen including all delivery devices their proper use, indications, contraindications, hazards and appropriate safety measures.
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- Administration of prescribed medication to the cardio-respiratory system including proper dosage, indications, contraindications, and possible adverse reactions.
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- Competent in administration of proper humidification devices.
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- Administration of IPPB therapy. *
- Administration of chest physiotherapy and postural drainage.
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- Proper technique in obtaining, handling and reporting of arterial blood gases.