Certified Respiratory Therapist

Current Employees:

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Reviews existing data, collects additional data, and recommends obtaining data to evaluate the respiratory status of patients.
• Develops, implements, and modifies respiratory care treatment plans based on assessment of the cardiorespiratory system, department policy and procedure, physician-approved respiratory care protocols, clinical pathways, referrals and written, verbal, or telecommunicated orders of a physician.
• Initiates and conducts prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as: administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols, aerosol medications, postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; collects specimens of blood and other diagnostic specimens.
• Manages mechanical ventilator support and other means of life support, maintains artificial and natural airways, initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures, performs invasive and non-invasive procedures following established standards.
• Documents necessary information in the patient’s medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve patients and possesses the critical thinking skills required. Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists or providers, when necessary, to perform complex, critical care procedures.
• Obtains, assembles, calibrates, and checks necessary equipment. Uses problem solving to identify and correct malfunctions of respiratory care equipment. Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists, when needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, providers, and co-workers. Serves patients with regard to age specific/cultural diversity needs.
• Assists and participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students.
• Accepts directives, maintains confidentiality, does not discriminate, and upholds MH Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance and ethical standards of the profession. 
• Specific job duties may vary based on facility and healthcare setting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Make a difference.  Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.