Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Using the cognitive skills of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation the team respiratory therapist is responsible for conducting discipline specific assessment and providing appropriate treatments/services to patients in accordance with established standards of practice and performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Under general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the SCU
- Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to SCU and General Practice Units patients including both respiratory and cardiac testing.
- Maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments at various business units throughout MMH as assigned.
- Communicates effectively with patient, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed regarding patient care needs.
- Performs daily QC checks and conducts preventative maintenance on department equipment.
- Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information
- Keep knowledge and skills current via education activities, in-services and other training.
- Perform related duties as needed including assisting others with their work.
- Must demonstrate initiative and ownership in performance of duties and be self starter.
- Function well under stressful conditions involving other departments, workload, etc.
- Adapt to changing work assignments and comfortable serving diverse community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Registration or Certification with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Illinois license for RCP.
EXPERIENCE:
- Prefer 1 year as a Respiratory Therapist.
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