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[POSITION SUMMARY [Provides respiratory therapy (invasive and noninvasive) to patients from newborn to the elderly, as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices and oversee the supervising of the Respiratory Therapy Department in the absence of the Chief of the Respiratory Department. *[POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES]{arial="" narrow",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" narrow",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" narrow",sans-serif"=""}* 1. Maintain established hospital/departmental policies, procedure, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control. 2. Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. 3. Possesses the ability to provide respiratory therapy (invasive and noninvasive) to patients as ordered. 4. Therapy/services provided include: Administration of aerosolized medication, oxygen administration, airway management, postural drainage (chest physiotherapy/physical therapy), rapid responses (Codes), mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, respiratory consultation and the discontinuation of therapy, all per physicians order. 5. Responds to all Code Blue, Code Green, STEMI Alerts, and Trauma Alerts. 6. Documenting and charging of Respiratory services. 7. May perform intubation if trained, under supervision. 8. Set up equipment for physician and assist physician during procedure. 9. Perform arterial blood gas sampling. 10. Make recommendation for appropriate therapy by notifying physician for neonates, pediatric and adult patients. Provide emergency treatment as authorized. 11. Responsible for the equipment set up, initiation and management of patients on continuous ventilation 12. Attends meetings as required 13. Maintain department records, reports and files as required. 14. Subjected to long irregular hours, prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. Physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position. 15. Work is performed in a hospital setting. Universal precautions apply; Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases. May or occasionally be exposed to patient elements. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne disease. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes. 16. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ]{arial="" narrow",sans-serif"=""} 1. Graduate of an approved RCP program 2. Board credentialed as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care 3. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification [PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ]{arial="" narrow",sans-serif"=""} [Graduate of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year program in respiratory therapy]{arial="" narrow",sans-serif"=""} - Associates Degree - Bachelors Degree []{style="f "}