Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job Summary

Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy. Primary Duties:

• Able to assess patient appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative treatment.
• Able to appropriately change modes of therapy.
• Must be able to prioritize work assignments.
• Must be able to work independently, demonstrating respect for patient’s rights and confidentiality.
• Able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and co-workers.
• Documents by exception and communicates to physicians and nurses all pertinent information.
• Involves patient and significant others in the care activities as a means of informing and teaching.
• Actively assists the physicians in the clinical management of patients.
• Administers medications according to hospital policy.
• Effectively and efficiently receives/interprets telephone and verbal orders and documents appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (RRT/RCP-State)
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree (NBRC-CRT)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Professionalism

• Adheres to dress code, conduct and attendance policies.
• Accepts both positive and negative constructive feedback.
• Attends at least 80% of in-services and departmental meetings.
• Demonstrates a supportive/positive attitude toward the hospital and fellow employees – isa positive team member.
• Expresses self in an organized, comprehensive, articulate and concise manner.
• Initiative Develops specific work plans and due dates. Follows through on planned assignments within assigned time frames. Effectively prioritizes assignments. Demonstrates a willingness to accept extra assignments. Adjusts to change, work pressures or different situations without undue stress. Demonstrates skill in developing improvements in work methods.
• Effective in cost control and resource utilization.

Key Relationships

• Maintains positive relationships with internal customers. Is effective in interacting with and problem solving.
• Maintains positive relationships with external customers. Is effective in interacting with and problem solving.
• Proactive in meeting customer’s needs. Responds promptly to customer needs or requests.
• Keeps Team Leader informed of problems, recommends solutions.
• Participates in education/development of peers and other staff.

Annual Requirements

• SDH Annual Education Attendance Requirements
• Adheres to Department Dress Code
• Code of Conduct
• Refresher Course