Job Summary:
·The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process.
·The RT II is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations.
·The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making and self direction.
·In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities.
·The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs.
·The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient.
·Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Required Minimum Education:
·Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science.
·A.S. degree required
·Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
·Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
·Basic Life Support Required
Required Minimum Experience:
·0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
·Shift: Day (Day: 6:3am to 7pm)
