Registered Respiratory Therapist

See both job descriptions below (both CRTT and RRT):

RRT:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES Clinical Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all age specific respiratory care modalities.Will perform with a high degree of accuracy procedures assigned by the Clinical Manager and/or Department Coordinator according to policy and procedures outlined within the scope of services for Cardiopulmonary Services



DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Perform all Respiratory Floor modalities
Keeps equipment and supplies safe for use and in working order
Performs other duties and special projects as required and approved by Program Director.
Attends required training and continuing education as evidenced by attendance forms that will be added to personnel file.
Completes all competency requirements as evidenced by completion forms, these will be completed annually or per hospital requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate respiratory needs for patient population.
The RRT will have in depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and clinical application. The RRT will have good oral and communicative skills. He or She will be certified to perform invasive procedures within the scope of care as outlined by CPS. The RRT must be certified in BCLS. ACLS, NRP and PALS will be required within one year of employment

EDUCATION
The RRT will be a graduate of an AMA accredited program with registry by the NBRC.

EXPERIENCE

One year of clinical experience preferred.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
The RRT must hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license for the State of Iowa
Must be credentialed by the NBRC

CRTT:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES Clinical Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all age specific respiratory care modalities.Will perform with a high degree of accuracy procedures assigned by the Clinical Manager and/or Department Coordinator according to policy and procedures outlined within the scope of services for Cardiopulmonary Services


DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Perform all Respiratory Floor modalities
Keeps equipment and supplies safe for use and in working order
Performs other duties and special projects as required and approved by Program Director.
Attends required training and continuing education as evidenced by attendance forms that will be added to personnel file.
Completes all competency requirements as evidenced by completion forms, these will be completed annually or per hospital requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate respiratory needs for patient population.
The CRT will have in depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and clinical application. The CRT will have good oral and communicative skills. He or She will be certified to perform invasive procedures within the scope of care as outlined by CPS. The RRT must be certified in BCLS. ACLS, NRP and PALS will be required within one year of employment

EDUCATION
The CRT will be a graduate of an AMA accredited program with registry by the NBRC.
EXPERIENCE

One year of clinical experience preferred.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
The CRT must hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license for the State of Iowa
Must be credentialed by the NBRC