Certified Respiratory Therapist (6p-6a) Elizabethton, TN

Job Description:
Summary:
The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides general, acute/intensive, and emergency respiratory care to patients ranging from neonatal,
infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This care includes
routine cardiopulmonary diagnostics, cardiopulmonary emergency
resuscitation, airway management, ventilator support, blood gas lab
analysis, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, and basic pulmonary
function testing. The Therapist will demonstrate a team/multidisciplinary
approach to patient care and related services adhering to all
regulatory requirements under the direction of a Medical Director.
This approach provides appropriate patient care to assess, treat,
support, and diagnose patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and
documentation of this care, in accordance with policy and
procedures.
The certified respiratory therapist's role shall not require the exercising of independent, clinical judgment; however, the certified respiratory therapist may be expected to adjust or modify therapeutic techniques within well-defined procedures based on a limited range of patient responses. Therefore, the effective use of the certified respiratory therapist, especially in the critical care setting, shall require the supervision of a physician experienced in respiratory care. The certified respiratory therapist may accept telephone or verbal orders and responsibilities involving the supervision of respiratory care therapists and respiratory assistants.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist working in Sleep Medicine will perform specialized procedure such as, but not limited to, polysomnograms, MSLTs and titrations of either CPAP or BIPAP which are utilized in providing diagnostic information regarding the patients neurological and/or pulmonary function during sleep. They will be able to perform evaluation and treatment to patients ranging from neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Requirements:
Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid and active CRT licensure in the appropriate state

AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS NRP required dependent upon area

Sleep Medicine CRT requirements: Valid and active CRT certification or licensure in appropriate state Obtain Sleep Disorder Specialty (SDS) endorsement or obtain registry status through BRPT or ABSM within 12 months of hire. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS NRP required dependent upon area

NBRC Credentials earned on or after July 1, 2002 will require participation in the NBRC Continuing Education program.

Work Requirements:
Shift: Night
On Call: No
Weekends: Rotating
Travel Required: No Travel
Shift Details: 6p-6a
City/State: Elizabethton, TN

Location:
Sycamore Shoals Hospital