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The Respiratory Therapist III preform all respiratory care modalities in the palliative care and curative care treatments of pulmonary disease and disorders. This position performs bedside diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction.  Furthermore, this position is responsible for managing and monitoring mechanical ventilation and artificial airways.  This position will assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) procedures, maintain documentation, standard work, and department policies and procedures.  The Respiratory Therapist III must maintain a working knowledge of specialized equipment and related computerized equipment related to Respiratory Therapy functions.  Finally, this position requires extensive experience and training in at least two (2) specialty area of the Respiratory Department, specialties include: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pulmonary Lab, Intubation, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, High Altitude Simulation Testing (HAST), and Cardio-Exercise Challenge Testing.  

1. Perform all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorder in line with department policy and procedure to support safe and positive patient outcomes. 
2. Documents and performs charge capture in a timely and accurate manner to ensure efficiency in the delivery of respiratory care. 
3. Assesses patient’s respiratory care and collaborates with other members of the patient care team to contribute to positive patient care outcomes. 
4. Communicates patient care needs with Physician’s and other care providers to ensure consistency and informative communication. 
5. Participates in all in-service trainings and completes all competencies in a timely and efficient manner. 
6. Ability to be at work and be on time
7. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
8. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
9. Ability to prioritize and multitask