Role Overview: Provides respiratory care utilizing critical thinking skills, with a focus on patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrates competence by earning the CRT credential and supporting health and healing through compassionate interactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Administer prescribed medications and provide health education to patients, families, and significant others.
- Participate in initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and collaborate with team members.
- Provide clinical leadership and support ongoing professional development.
- Complete assigned goals and perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Recent clinical respiratory care experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing settings.
- Current state license and successful completion of NBRC exams (CRT required, RRT preferred).
- Basic computer literacy with Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Certification in BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.