Respiratory Care Practitioner
| Company | Hospital Sisters Health System |
|---|---|
| Location | Green Bay, WI, USA |
| Salary | $29.55 – $44.32 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Diploma or an Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Responsibilities
- Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice.
- Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.
- Administers patient care.
- Documents the practice activity in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.