Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist – RRT (Nights)

Performs assessment of patient respiratory status, provides respiratory treatments, evaluates patient’s response to effectiveness of care delivered, provides patient education regarding respiratory treatments, health and wellness.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently

• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs

• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision

• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects

• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair

• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds

• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids

• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone

• Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment