Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a 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. • Develops the plan of care. • 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. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum: Current state license. Experience Preferred: 1 year hospital experience. Minimum: Current state license. Licensure, Registration, Certification Preferred: ACLS Minimum: CRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Special Skills Minimum: Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Training Minimum: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.