Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days
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About this Job : General Summary of Position
Possesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide respiratory care to all patient populations with technique appropriate to chronological social emotional cognitive and physical development. Respiratory care delivered is ordered by physician according to established standards practice and protocols.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Assesses the physical psychosocial spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and appropriately documents.
Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services including but not limited to : application operation monitoring and management of all equipment and services provided. Service to include but not limited to : oxygen mixed gas and humidity; monitoring; ventilators (Invasive and Non-invasive); bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; Spirometry testing; EKG machines; Blood Gas Analysis.
Employs principles of therapeutic communication interviewing techniques problem solving and crisis intervention when performing patient care.
Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.
Responds performs and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway providing oxygen and ventilation via mask endotracheal tube or other devices and performs closed chest cardiac massage.
Facilitates workflow efficiency monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Utilized all organizational resources effectively and efficiently.
Where applicable refers to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.
Minimal Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher required and
- Bachelor's degree Baccalaureate degree in related healthcare field preferred
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 / Hr.
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