What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Respiratory Therapist position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)?
Overview
Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in house and out patient care.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care
Required Licenses/Certifications
Must be registered, or registry eligible, certified or certified eligible
Must possess current state license
CPR certification
ACLS certification
PALS certification (optional)
NALS certification (optional)
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
ACLS provider
CPR provider
PALS/NALS provider (optional)
Required Regulations
Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing.
Adhere to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for their work area. Hand hygiene and PPE (job applicable) followed when appropriate.
Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in house and out patient care.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care
Required Licenses/Certifications
Must be registered, or registry eligible, certified or certified eligible
Must possess current state license
CPR certification
ACLS certification
PALS certification (optional)
NALS certification (optional)
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
ACLS provider
CPR provider
PALS/NALS provider (optional)
Required Regulations
Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing.
Adhere to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for their work area. Hand hygiene and PPE (job applicable) followed when appropriate.