Registered Respiratory Therapist Senior

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The Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sr RRT) is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day to day operations of the Respiratory Care Department as well as the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed, such as but not limited to pulmonary function lab, neonatal intensive care, HBO. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sr RRT) is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day to day operations of the Respiratory Care Department as well as the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed, such as but not limited to pulmonary function lab, neonatal intensive care, HBO. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, humidity/aerosol therapy, pulmonary function lab, neonatal intensive care, HBO in an assigned area on patients.
• Coordinates specialty area operations, subject to review by the Supervisor/Director, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring of program activities, and coordinating among other team members/disciplines to ensure effectiveness of operations and the delivery of quality patient care.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients, provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, performs tracheal intubations, and may assist the physician in performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomies or other invasive procedures and monitoring. Conducts inspiratory force measurements and vital capacity tests, performs arterial blood gas punctures and analysis. May perform bedside pulmonary function tests and in lab with appropriate training.
• Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
• Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Associates Degree Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - ICU, NICU, or CVU environment 1-3 years
• Required - Training and experience in a specialty area such as, Hyperbaric medicine, Pulmonary Functions, etc. 1-3 years
• Preferred - RRT 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart Association
• Preferred - Certified Asthma Educator - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Neonatal -Pediatric Specialty - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Preferred - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Preferred - Certified Pulmonary Functions Technologist - National Board for Respiratory Care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have completed competency and skill in advanced airway management.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
• Prepared by education, training, or experience to work with the age specific populations, preferred.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There may be supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job in the absence of the shift supervisor, and the incumbent may demonstrate supervisory responsibilities to registry eligible, certified, or certification eligible Associates.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.