Respiratory Therapist |Full-Time |Day Shift

Asks for

• CPR certificationThe ad says“CPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment”
• Respiratory Care licenseThe ad says“Active Respiratory Care license in the state you will be working”
• RRT or CRT licenseThe ad says“Current and valid RRT or CRT license”
• AMA approved respiratory therapy programThe ad says“Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program”
• BiPAPThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• chest physiotherapyThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• compressorsThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• concentratorsThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• CPAPThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• geriatric population knowledgeThe ad says“Must have knowledge of and expertise for geriatric population and/or rehabilitation”
• mechanical ventilatorsThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• oximetry measurementThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• oxygen tanksThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• pulmonary hygieneThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”
• rehabilitation knowledgeThe ad says“Must have knowledge of and expertise for geriatric population and/or rehabilitation”
• trach careThe ad says“Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.”