Respiratory Therapist

• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and performs associated critical care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Performs arterial punctures and obtains arterial blood samples from arterial lines. Performs analysis of blood gases.
• May attend high-risk deliveries as member of Neonatal Resuscitation Team.
• Performs non-invasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gas samples.
• May perform pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing after training is complete in the Pulmonary Diagnostics Lab.
• May perform surfactant replacement therapy (NICU).
• May assess respiratory status of newborn infants upon delivery (NICU).
• Performs endotracheal intubation, and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to Manager.
• May assist physicians with Bronchoscopies, EBUS, Navigation or CRYO when each competency is completed.
• May perform EEG’s after completion of competency.
• Performs diagnostic cardiac testing including EKG’s, rhythm strips, and 24 hour holter monitoring.

• Therapist that have greater than 5 years of clinical experience and have a CRT or CRTT may be hired, are eligible for a Level II position and will fall under the Grandfather clause not requiring them to take their registry.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) by the American Heart Association. **NRP is only required when rotating to the NICU or attending deliveries.
• Maintains proficiency in arterial blood sampling techniques as prescribed by the hospital and/or JCAHO.
• Valid State License.

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