Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights - Jefferson Hwy

About the role

We provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. Our team monitors and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, draws and analyzes arterial blood gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittent therapy. We also assist with changing artificial airways and provide services as ordered by a physician.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
• Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

This job requires a Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice, Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's Degree

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Additional Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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