RESPIRATORY THERAPIST CERT 100698 - SUMNER, BRITTANY

Provides assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of safety and a high reliabilityorganization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect,Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

• Job Responsibilities

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records and communicatespatient condition as appropriate.

• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness, medications, and provides information aboutcommunity support groups and other resources.
• Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Technician program required. A combination of education, training andexperience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Licensure / Certification / Registration

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Licensedas a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Kentucky required. Certified as a Basic Life Support(BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.

• Work Experience

0 to 4 years progressive experience in a related field required.

• Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to workin a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must be able to manage time effectively. Computerskills is a must.

• FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

• Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all areas.

• Additional Position Related Details

Physical Requirements

Activity and Frequency :

Bending / Stooping - Frequently

• Climbing - Never
• Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
• Kneeling - Never
• Lifting / Moving Patients - Never
• Lifting / Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting / Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Never
• Lifting / Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Never
• Pushing / Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Never
• Pushing / Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Rarely
• Pushing / Pulling - over 75 lbs - Never
• Reaching - Frequently
• Repetitive Foot / Leg Movements - Never
• Repetitive Hand / Arm Movements - Frequently
• Running - Never
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Squatting - Never
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Audible Speech - Frequently
• Hearing Acuity - Frequently
• Smelling Acuity - Never
• Taste Discrimination - Never
• Vision : Depth Perception - Frequently
• Vision : Distinguish Color - Frequently
• Vision : Seeing - Far - Frequently
• Vision : Seeing - Near - Frequently

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