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• Demonstrate knowledge of respiratory therapy and cardiology studies and treat patient appropriately based on professional standards
• Able to assess patients, their needs and ability to tolerate treatment and make a reassessment based on their response to treatment
• Follow the five medication rights and reduce potential for medication errors
• Able to read prescriptions, measure and draw arterial blood gases, review patient information and determine requirements for treatment; operate devices and equipment to ensure specific parameters
• Schedule cardiopulmonary procedure for inside/outside sources. Maintain records
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it functions safely and efficiently; operate equipment safely and correctly
• Formulate a teaching plan based on learning needs of the patient, including the family in the plan; evaluate effectiveness of learning
• Communicate clearly and effectively with physicians, staff, Department Director, Director and administrative team; able to assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy
• Update department plans, goals and objectives and direct the development of department
• Prepare annual budget, necessary statistical data, reports, directories, memoranda and maintain record of treatments; be involved with related billing procedures.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration.

Licenses/Certification:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Current state licensure.

BCLS and ACLS certifications.

ACLS instructor preferred

Must maintain currency of NBRC and BCLS/ACLS Certifications and State license.

Experience:

Minimum five years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services.

Minimum four years management experience in acute care hospital.