Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Full Time – Day
Education and Certification/ Registration Required for the Position: Junior college/two-year college training; RRT certification by the NBRC; BLS & ACLS required; Missouri License required.
Required Knowledge: Knowledgeable of insurance requirements for home use equipment and patient testing; lung disease process; abnormal vs. normal vital signs and lab values; and maintain high level of understanding of pulmonary diseases and pulmonary diagnostic procedures; policies and procedures related to competency evaluation; hospital directives and departmental policies; MO board for respiratory care rules; understanding of basic employment legalities; and AARC guidelines. Knowledgeable of Pulmonary Rehab certification requirements. Pulmonary Function Testing preferred.
Required Skills and Ability: Critical thinking; ability to meet strict deadlines; and verbal and written communication. Team lead or management experience preferred.
Maintains blood gas lab.
Assists with employee/student training.
Performs all aspects of respiratory care.
Performs QA of employee performance, when directed.
Provides education and assist with COPD support group.
