Purpose of Position
Provides respiratory care to patients.

Description
1. Assess, initiate and administer appropriate respiratory therapies as ordered by the physician.
· Administer CPT, IS, MNeb, NTSuction, MDI, US and IPPB treatments.
· Provide oxygen, aerosol and tent support
2. Initiate and provide ventilatory support.
· Includes in-house and transport patients.
3. Perform diagnostic procedures.
· Includes ABG analysis and bedside spirometries.
4. Respond and support respiratory/cardiac codes and emergencies
· Perform CPR, intubation and arterial puncture.
5. Initiate and support hemodynamic monitoring.
· Assist in insertion and monitoring of PA lines and arterial lines.
· Perform cardiac outputs, cardiovascular workups and maintain ICP monitors.
6. Perform other work related duties as requested/assigned.
7. Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet the needs of the patients served.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually.
• Copy of highest level degree and/or transcript in a clinical field or specialty, If no degree a copy of high school diploma.