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Registered Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$82,095 / year median in Idaho
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Moscow, Idaho, United States Job Description Requisition Number :
REGIS003998
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a licensed professional accountable for direct and indirect patient assessment, patient care, and monitoring outcomes of care. The RRT will demonstrate safe and competent care to give appropriate therapy and will assess the effectiveness of therapy. These include, but are not limited to: therapeutic gas administration, aerosol and humidity therapy, lung clearance therapy, medication administration, rehabilitation, pulmonary function testing, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and patient education. Minimum Education Graduate of A.M.A. approved, J.R.C.R.T.E. accredited school of Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care Program. Successful completion of the National Board of Respiratory Care's test for Registered Respiratory Therapist. Required Licenses [ Idaho, United States ] Respiratory Therapist Current licensure by the State of Idaho Board of Medicine as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Required Skills Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Required SkillsS.T.A.B.L.E.
- Highly recommended Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
Lifting:
Occasional-Maximum of 20 lbs. from floor to waist height, 3 x day. Frequent-None. Items Lifted-Respiratory supplies, humidifiers, hoses.Transfers:
Contact guard assist to Max assist transfers 3 x per shift. Trauma, COPD, etc.Push/Pull:
Minimal assist required to push ventilators, EKG up to 300+ ft 10 x dayCarry:
Up to 5 lbs, 300+ ft 10 X dayFine Motor:
High degree required for CPR, CPT, airway bag, fine tool manipulation and computer useComputer:
1 hour per day on averageStanding:
Up to 3 hours at one time and 11 hours in one daySitting:
Up to 15 minutes at one time and 1 hour in one dayKneeling:
Up to 1 minute at one time and 15 minutes in one dayCrawling:
NoneStooping:
Up to 1 minutes at one time and 15 minutes in one dayDriving:
None