Registered Respiratory Therapist

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Internal employees and employees rehired within one year are not eligible for sign-on bonus

The Registered Respiratory Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews existing data in patient record including admission and current respiratory care orders, patient history, physical examination, pulmonary function values, blood gas results, additional laboratory data, and ECG.
• Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation and patient interview.
• Reviews chest x-ray to determine presence of, or changes in, consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, position of tracheal tube and other conditions.
• Performs and/or evaluates bedside spirometry.
• Recommends other data through chest x-rays, blood gas analysis, and other laboratory tests.
• Evaluates complete pulmonary function studies and ABG’s.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for identifi...