Reg Respiratory Therapist

Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe RRT Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. -Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. -Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications. -Additional Job Duties:

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
• Calibrates ventilators, disassembles, and cleans, tags and bags clean equipment.*$10,000 Signing Bonus for Eligible Experienced Professionals.*$5,000 Signing Bonus for Eligible New Graduates
  Job RequirementsMinimum Education
  Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program of Study for an Advanced Practice Level Respiratory Therapist, with an A. A.S. degree, or Certification of Graduation.Required Skills
  Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Skills
  Certifications:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within six (6) months from hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred.Required Skills
  Licenses: Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist license is required.
  LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
  Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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