Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Summary:

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Report directly to the charge therapist on every shift. Responsible for all aspects of Respiratory Care including, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physio-therapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, multi-disciplinary team collaboration, Charge Therapist leadership role in the absence of the Charge Therapist, ongoing and continuing education as dictated by the hospital and the State of PA, participation in Quality Assessment activities within the department.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills required with initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer service and teamwork skills required. Ability to organize with great time management abilities to ensure workload accomplishment. Able to meet physical demands: standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adaptable to change where patient care needs dictate change. Professional role model. Demonstrates age appropriate skills applicable to SCHC.

Education:

Must be a graduate form an AARC accredited school.

Experience:

Pediatric experience preferred.

or

Minimum of one year hospital and critical care experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Responsible for supervision of staff therapists in the absence of the charge therapist. (Full time only)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess a PA State License to practice Respiratory Care. License must be in good standing.

AHA CPR and/or BLS certification