SCMC Respiratory Therapy Technician - Full time

Safety Sensitive

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Medical Director, Respiratory Clinical Lead, & Respiratory Director the Respiratory Technician will be responsible for providing Respiratory Care services in accordance with respiratory physician orders, department policies and procedures, and organization policies and procedures. The Respiratory Technician will provide respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (CPR)

Experience:

• Must have the ability to communicate with our customers/patients, employees, and physicians.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Medical Experience preferred

Physical:

• Workday requires frequent walking, stooping, bending, and squatting.
• Moderate degrees of repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Work sometimes requires moderate to heavy lifting.
• Physical ability to push and operate medical equipment.

Occupational Risk:

• TB
• Needle Sticks
• Blood
• Sputum

Generally, the exposure to occupational hazards is reduced when the policies and procedures

of the facility is followed

Job Duties:

• Possess the knowledge, ability and understanding to implement all departmental

protocols to meet the needs of the patients.

• Evaluate patients for appropriateness of the procedures according to medical necessity

guidelines.

Essentials:

1. Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
2. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.