Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Blount, Full-Time, Varied
On-site · Maryville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Performs respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines; initiates, monitors, and manages invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; initiates and manages various airway types and related equipment; obtains and analyzes blood gases; documents and codes respiratory care procedures; provides patient and family education; communicates effectively with the healthcare team and supervisors; adheres to infection control and quality initiatives; performs additional duties as assigned; role is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Required Qualifications
- Education - Associate degree or graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of work
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- equivalent experience acceptable in lieu of degree
- knowledge of infection control and respiratory care protocols
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