Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned. Responsibilities • Assesses the patient, • Implements the plan of care. • Evaluates the plan of care. • Administers medications as prescribed. • Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education. • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. • Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care. • Provides clinical leadership • Supports life long learning • Completes assigned goals Specifications Experience Minimum Required • Current state license. • Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Preferred/Desired • 1 year hospital experience. • Education Minimum Required • Current state license. • State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required • Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required • Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required • BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT • Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. Preferred/Desired • ACLS • PALS • NRP