Job Description:

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) has a thorough knowledge of the skills associated with providing respiratory care. An RRT has been through extensive clinical and academic training to become proficient in a wide variety of specialized respiratory procedures. The RRT presents a pleasing and helpful attitude to all internal and external customers. The RRT supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as a lead therapist in all aspects of respiratory care. The RRT supports the fulfillment of the departmental mission of providing quality respiratory care on a timely basis. The RRT complies with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of all accrediting bodies. The RRT/CRT adheres to established policies and procedures of the department and hospital.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual job. She/he may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Routine Therapy for Neonatal/Pediatric/Adult Patients

2.Ventilator Management for Adult Patients

3. Diagnostic Procedures

4.Documentation

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

Required:

• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care or graduate pending credentials.

• Current BCLS

• NRP certification must be acquired within (3) three months of hire

• Current ACLS certification

• PALS certification

• Current Kentucky State Licensure.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care/Applied Science.

• One year critical care experience.