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The Respiratory Therapist position will consider CRT, RRT, and all levels of career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certification.
Job Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) provides all modes of respiratory care and diagnostics, on physician order, within the Critical Care, General Care Medical/Surgical units, and specialty departments as required. Acts on a broad knowledge base and experience in working with physicians and other health-care providers. This is accomplished without direct supervision in most cases. The Registered Therapist may act as a resource person for other members of the department.
Essential Job Functions
Specialty Functions
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
License, Certification & Clearances
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
AAP/EEO
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. | Physical Condition | Essential | Marginal | Constantly | Frequently | Occasionally | Rarely | Never |
Extreme Heat | x | |||||||
Extreme Cold | x | |||||||
Heights | x | |||||||
Confined Spaces | x | |||||||
Extreme Noise(>85dB) | x | |||||||
Mechanical Hazards | x | |||||||
Use of Vibrating Tools | x | x | ||||||
Operates Vehicle (company) | x | |||||||
Operates Heavy Equipment | x | |||||||
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices | x | x | ||||||
Rotates All Shifts | x | x | ||||||
8 Hours Shifts | x | x | ||||||
10-12 Hours Shifts | x | x | ||||||
On-Call | x | |||||||
Overtime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) | x | x | ||||||
Travel Between Sites | x | |||||||
Direct Patient Care | x | x | ||||||
Respirator Protective Equipment | x | x | ||||||
Eye Protection | x | x | ||||||
Head Protection (hard hat) | x | |||||||
Hearing Protection | x | |||||||
Hand Protection | x | |||||||
Feet, Toe Protection | x | x | ||||||
Body Protection | x | x | ||||||
Latex Exposure | x | x | ||||||
Solvent Exposure | x | |||||||
Paint (direct use) Exposure | x | |||||||
Dust (sanding) Exposure | x | |||||||
Ethylene Oxide Exposure | x | |||||||
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure | x | |||||||
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure | x | x | ||||||
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure | x | |||||||
Mist Exposure | x | |||||||
Wax Stripper (direct use) | x | |||||||
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure | x | x | ||||||
Ionizing Radiation Exposure | x | |||||||
Laser Exposure | x |
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. | Physical Condition | Essential | Marginal | Constantly | Frequently | Occasionally | Rarely | Never |
Bending (Stooping) | x | x | ||||||
Sitting | x | x | ||||||
Walking | x | x | ||||||
Climbing Stairs | x | x | ||||||
Climbing Ladders | x | |||||||
Standing | x | x | ||||||
Kneeling | x | x | ||||||
Squatting (Crouching) | x | x | ||||||
Twisting/Turning | x | x | ||||||
Keyboard/Computer Operation | x | x | ||||||
Gross Grasp | x | x | ||||||
Fine Finger Manipulation | x | x | ||||||
Hand/Arm Coordination | x | x | ||||||
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) | x | 10# | 50# | |||||
Carry | x | 10# | ||||||
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients | x | x | ||||||
Seeing Near w/Acuity | x | x | ||||||
Feeling (Sensation) | x | x | ||||||
Color Vision | x | x | ||||||
Hearing Clearly | x | x | ||||||
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead | x | x | ||||||
Reaching Above Shoulder Level | x | x | ||||||
Reaching Forward | x | x | ||||||
Lifting Floor to Knuckle | ### | 20# | 30# | |||||
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle | ### | 20# | 30# | |||||
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder | ### | 20# | 30# | |||||
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead | ### | 20# | 30# |
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Full Time
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
$64k-76k (estimate)
02/17/2024
08/27/2024
independencehealthsystem.org
PERRYVILLE, MO
100 - 200
Private
BONNIE SCHNURBUSCH
$5M - $10M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
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