Respiratory Care Practitioner

Measures lung capacity and draws arterial blood gas samples

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Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

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Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

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Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

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Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

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Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

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Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

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Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

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May assist with monitoring exercise in a safe, goal oriented pulmonary program. Interviews new clients for pulmonary rehab services when ordered by a physician.

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Minimum Education
Certification or Degree in Respiratory Therapy required

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Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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Required Skills
American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications\: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 12 months of employment
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 12 months of employment

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Required Skills
License\: Current TN RRT or CRT licensure

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Six months to one year experience in Respiratory required