PURPOSE: The therapist is specially trained and experienced in the field of respiratory care and is qualified to perform the necessary therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as ordered by the attending physician. These procedures pertain to the care of the patients with abnormalities and deficiencies associated with respiration. NATURE AND SCOPE: Location: The therapist is responsible to the Department Manager, Medical Director and Hospital Administrator. Physical Demands: This position requires full range of body motion including handling, lifting and moving patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. It requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally will be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. It requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. It requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. It requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Functions: The therapist will be responsible for performing all modalities of respiratory care offered at Clara Barton Hospital. The therapist must be able to assess patients in a clinical setting. The therapist has the authority to notify the physician of a change in patient status or to clarify an incomplete or unclear order. The therapist will perform the daily work routine including: oxygen rounds, therapy, daily charges, charting, pulmonary function tests and routine cleaning of equipment. The therapist will respond to all emergency situations in the hospital to assist with patient care. The therapist must show an interest in educational; material and will be required to attend professional meeting. Challenge: The major challenges for this position are to perform and understand all aspects of Respiratory Care; to maintain a current knowledge base; and to help educate co-workers and family members about appropriate modalities of therapy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, or Experience

Must be licensed under applicable Kansas state laws as a certified/registered Respiratory Therapist, Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program, current BLS and ACLS certification required.