What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role Overview
Provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for hospital and outpatient patients. Under supervision of the Respiratory Medical Director, responsibilities include conducting diagnostic testing, administering respiratory treatments, and providing ventilatory support.
Qualifications
Provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for hospital and outpatient patients. Under supervision of the Respiratory Medical Director, responsibilities include conducting diagnostic testing, administering respiratory treatments, and providing ventilatory support.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician
- Current New Mexico licensure as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
- CPR certification; ACLS preferred
- One to three years of respiratory care experience
- Ability to obtain ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 90 days of hire
- Knowledge of cardiopulmonary procedures and electronic charting systems
- Commitment to safety and patient care
- Opportunities for career development, tuition reimbursement, and certifications
- Perks include sign-on/relocation bonuses, shift differentials, malpractice insurance, and loan forgiveness
- Work schedule involves 12-hour night shifts