Respiratory Therapist

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for implementing Respiratory Care treatments, procedures and diagnostic testing according to physician's order and department policy/procedure.

Job Functions

1. Provides and monitors the therapeutic administration of medical oxygen, aerosols, humidification and respiratory medications.
2. Applies and monitors non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilatory support.
3. Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, maintenance of natural airways, and insertion and maintenance of artificial airways.
4. Obtains physiological specimens and interprets physiological data.
5. Suggests alternative therapies, alterations in therapy and changes in frequency of therapy to the physician when appropriate.
6. Instructs patients and their families in techniques for the prevention, alleviation and rehabilitation of diseases associated with the respiratory system.
7. Anticipates the patient's respiratory needs post discharge and facilitates the transition to home or alternate care site.
8. Documents patient data in accordance with policy and procedure requirements and processes billing.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

When Performing in Chaska, Performs the following Pharmacy functions:

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   1. Monthly outdate checks; returns to Pharmacy.
   2. Receives stock: fills AcuDose daily and InstyMeds machine as necessary.
   
   

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to be sensitive to patient's physical and psychological needs
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of RT equipment
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Preferred Qualifications

Cognitive and Mental Demands

• Time Awareness - Continuous
• Writing - Continuous
• Initiation of Work - Continuous
• Memory - Continuous
• Receptiveness to Change - Frequent
• Reasoning - Continuous
• Required Sequences in Work - Occasional
• Problem Solving - Continuous
• Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
• Social Interactions - Continuous
• Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
• Conflict Management - Continuous
• Reading - Continuous
• Detail Oriented - Continuous

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

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