Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

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Position Title: CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (CRT)
Position Purpose:	The Level II Respiratory Care Practitioner administers respiratory care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the direction of a physician and by prescription. The Level II RCP possesses sufficient training and experience to perform independent, professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Level II RCP sets up and operates various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and/or illnesses. He/she is involved in acute, clinical and/or life-threatening patient care areas and situations. ►Administers respiratory care and diagnostic procedures and therapies as assigned by the Department Manager, training supervisor or designee to include, but not limited to: Humidity and Aerosol therapy; CPT/Flutter; IPPB; Oxygen therapy; SVNs; USNs; Suctioning; Oximetry; ABGs; MDIs; PEFR; EKGs; Bi-Pap therapy; Calorimetry; Trach Care; Incentive Spirometry. ► Performs CPR and is currently certified for basic life support by AHA. ► Understands and practices safe respiratory care techniques. ► Adheres to all universal precautions. ► Is able to assess, plan, and provide individualized care for patients in compliance with physician’s orders, taking into account the mental status, development, and physical needs of each patient based on age, i.e., neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics. ► Performs specialized skills involved in advanced life support or in intensive care utilizing additional knowledge in bedside monitoring, management and weaning from mechanical ventilation, ABGs, and nutritional assessments. ► Collects and interprets arterial blood gases and attests to the competency to perform this procedure according to department Policies & Procedures. ► Performs EKGs according to department Policies & Procedures. ► Performs PFT’s according to department Policies & Procedures. ► Performs Stress Testing according to department Policies & Procedures. ► Performs EEG’s according to department Policies & Procedures. ► Performs Holter and/or Event monitoring according to department Policies & Procedures. ► Administers drugs in accordance with department Policies & Procedures and attests to the competency to perform those procedures. Is aware of hazards/ contraindications associated with use of such drugs. ► Performs oxygen and equipment rounds in accordance with department Policies & Procedures. ► Documents procedures in Medical Record and department records in an accurate, concise and legible manner to ensure statistical and charging accuracy according to department Policies & Procedures. ► Performs required equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning, and sterilization per department Policies & Procedures. ► Troubleshoots equipment problems. ► Communicates all clinical problems or patients requiring further evaluation to Department Manager, training supervisor or designee. ► Communicates personnel problems and schedule requests to Department Manager, training supervisor or designee. ► Participates in or presents hospital/department in-service education classes. ►Consistently accomplishes work assignments through effective time utilization and prioritization. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifiactions:	High School graduate or equivalent. See additional qualifications below.

Qualifications:

	Experience Requriements:	State of New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
	Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required:	Certified Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC. Certificates to perform any invasive procedure within his/her scope of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
	Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:


GERALD CHAMPION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS – JOB FUNCTION ASSESSMENT In addition to the requirements listed in the job description, the following essential functions also apply to this position. Physical requirements: *Seeing General* *Close Vision* *Color Perception* *Hearing/Listening* *Clear Speech* *Touching* *Smelling* *Walking* *Carrying up to 20 lbs.* Lifting up to 20 lbs. Pushing *Pulling* *Keyboarding 8 hrs/shift* *Kneeling* *Squatting* *Bending* *Stooping* *Standing for .5 hrs./shift* *Lower Body Flexibility* *Upper Body Flexibility* Stress Factors: *Repetition* *High Pressure* *Hazards* *Fatigue* *Multiple Stimuli* Work Environment: *Works With Others* *Works Around Others* *Verbal Contact* *Face-to-Face Contact* *Shift Work* *Extended Day* *Inside* *Confined Areas* *Temperature Changes* *Moving Objects* *Fumes/Odors* *Mechanical* *Electrical Equipment* *Noise* *Pressurized* Mental Requirements: *Reading -Simple* *Reading-Complex* *Writing -Simple* *Writing - Complex* *Clerical* *Memorization* *Analyzing* *Comprehension* *Math Skills* *Judgment* *Decision Making* *Computer/Keyboard* *Telephone* *Calculator* *Alarm Panel* *Television Monitor* *Maintenance Tools* *Medical Equipment* HIPAA *Access to Protected Health Information* OTHER *Able to respond within 30 minutes.* *Weekend and Holiday work possible* *On-Call required*

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