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Job Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs specialized therapy services as prescribed by provider orders and in accordance with protocol policies and procedures established by UMC

Reports to: Director, Respiratory Therapy

Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Perform diagnostic tests for adult and pediatric patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disorder across the continuum of care
• Treat patients using oxygen and oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy
• Communicate effective to care team concerning patient’s condition, results of diagnostic studies, and responses to treatment plans
• Obtain documentation and complete patient progress notes
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the National Board of Respiratory Care, DNV, and UMC departmental standard policy and procedure manual
• All other assigned duties related to Respiratory Therapy

Transport Therapist additional responsibilities:
• Utilize UMC Flight protocols to provide quality respiratory care to patient throughout the transport process
• Properly utilize aircraft radios and navigation tools to assist in the safe transport of patient
• Represent UMC Flight Team in public relations and safety in service events
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 call shifts per month

Education and Experience
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• +1 year of clinical experience, preferably in hospital based respiratory care

If Application for Transport Team, the following additional qualifications are required
• + 2 years of respiratory clinical experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care
• + 1 year as NICU/PICU Flight therapist

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
• (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care

If Application for Transport Team, the following additional qualifications are required
• NPS (Neonatal Pediatric Specialist with the National Board of Respiratory Care)

Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to apply the theory of cardiac pulmonary medicine under the bylaws of the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and express independent judgement
• Know techniques of assisting and handling patients
• Be able to make decisions independently
• Possess a high degree of accuracy in executing prescriptions, receiving and translating information, charting, and reporting

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
This position has much interaction with nursing staff and interaction with medical staff.

Physical Capabilities
Requires extended periods of standing, walking, talking, and listening. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work irregular hours and may include weekends

Environmental/Working Conditions
This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures. Exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is high risk.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*