RCP III-Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Respiratory Therapy: Shift/schedule: Full Time (36 hrs/wk): GENERAL SUMMARY: Works under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The RCP III's primary job function is to provide high quality respiratory care delivery to the SOMC patient population in accordance with hospital policy. Collects vitals, chief complaints, pain assessment, and documents past medical history as needed. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies as needed, operates medical equipment, and performs patient education. P erforms other duties as assigned Education: Licensure: Experience: - High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required - Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by CoARC or other deemed accrediting body. - RT(OH) required - RRT required - BLS within 90 days of hire required - NRP within 6 months of hire required - Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/team working relations is preferred. - Minimum three years post graduate experience in the practice of respiratory care, two years specific...