Registered Respiratory Therapist (Nights)
Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: January 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and
purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not
just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health
is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are
fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American
Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from
Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including
the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating,
fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting
and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find
yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees - Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO
donation programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical,
and financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee
recognition and awards programs - And much more--- -Position
SummaryExamines 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.Reports to: Director of Respiratory Therapy & Sleep Lab
-Responsibilities of the PositionMeasures 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.Draw ABG's, bubble CPAP for infants, aerosol
therapy, MDI therapy, Pulse oximetry, ETCO2 monitoring, oxygen
therapy, CPT, BIPAP's, Ventilators (adult, pediatric, infant) EEG's
and Pulmonary Function testing.Uses computer system to enter
orders, document therapy, order supplies and charge for therapy
administered.Other tasks and duties as assigned.Minimum
EducationGraduate of a Respiratory Care Program of Study for an
Advanced Practice Level Respiratory Therapist with an Associate's
degree in Science or Certification of Graduation is required.
-Certifications/LicensesActive and valid Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) license is required.Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is
required upon hire.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required
within six (6) months from hire date.Neonatal Resuscitation
Provider (NRP) is preferred. -Required SkillsCritical thinking
skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. -EEOC StatementMaria Parham 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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