Job Summary

Performs all aspects of direct respiratory care according to physician’s orders and/or approved protocols. Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy and makes appropriate recommendations. Provides appropriate ventilator support and maintains and monitors other cardiopulmonary life support equipment. Maintains and properly utilizes respiratory care equipment.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate


• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with


• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in


• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such


• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education


• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.


• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency


• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal


• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever


• Follows departmental safety Completes all regulatory requirements.


• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and


• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care

Physical Requirements

Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary. Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care. An Associate’s degree required. Bachelors’ degree preferred. Credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association. Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards. For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, two years’ critical care experience required.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the


• Will share information only on a need to know basis for work


• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

Mechanical ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP equipment, oxygen/aerosol equipment and delivery systems, nebulizers, mucous clearance devices, resuscitation equipment, monitors, blood gas analyzers and other medical supplies and equipment as needed.