<p>02179 Respiratory Therapist STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.</p> <p>Reports to: Director of Respiratory Therapy</p> <p>FLSA: Non-exempt</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.</p> <p>Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.</p> <p>Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.</p> <p>Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.</p> <p>Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.</p> <p>Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.</p> <p>Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.</p> <p>Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.</p> <p>Nonessential Functions</p> <p>Perform other duties as assigned.• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.• Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.• Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.• Accepts all call schedule as directed.• Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.</p> <p>Organizational Expectations</p> <ul> <li>Compliance to the STRH - Lawrenceburg Standards of Performance is required.• Compliance to Dress Code Standards• Should this job description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject to the requirements of that position. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <p>Minimum EducationX Associate's degree X Required</p> <p>X Graduate of a Program in Discipline X Required</p> <p>Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.</p> <p>Certifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS) X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) (BLS may be obtained within week one of orientation, before patient care)ACLS may be obtained within 6 months of hireNRP may be obtained within 9 months of hire</p> <p>Licenses: Current and active Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Tennessee.</p> <p>Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran</p>