EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Provider by the applicable state Respiratory Care Board required. Registered as a RRT through the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility or a RRT equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility is required. Bachelors preferred. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider from AHA is required. Advanced certification per facility.

• Assists in the coordination and ongoing development of specific programs within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Assists in the development of ongoing improvements of specific programs within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Oversees the electronic medical record and the interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Serves as Department liaison and communicates pertinent information to multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• Participates in certain clinical functions as required and assists in staffing as the need arises.
• Provides ongoing support to Department programs and initiatives as required