RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Job Description:
nn nn JOB SUMMARYnn Respiratory Care Practitioners perform, assist and instruct in all areas of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for both inpatients and outpatients, ranging in age from infant to adult.
They will provide the full range of routine therapeutics including bronchodilator therapy, oxygen therapy, and chest physical therapy.
Respiratory Care staff are responsible for all invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation per physician-approved protocol.
Patient weaning (withdrawal from mechanical ventilation) from the ventilator is also the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Practitioners, per protocol.
They will assess the effectiveness of life support interventions and make recommendations to the physician, provide life support procedures, and provide appropriate cardiopulmonary diagnostic in accordance with physician orders.
nn JOB REQUIREMENTSnn EDUCATIONnnnt Must have completed an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program earning a two-year Associate Degree in Respiratory Care ntMust have a current State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitionernnn nn EXPERIENCEnn 1-year previous experience in Respiratory care provider role preferrednn OTHER SKILLS REQUIREDnnntAnalytical ntBCLSntComputerntCustomer relationsntMedical terminologyntRead/Comprehend written instructionsnnn Strong Interpersonal skills are a must.
Ability to teach at multiple levels.
Attention to detail is extremely important.
Patient Advocacy is important as well.
nn nn Covenant Health System Values nnORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES nn COMPASSIONnn We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
nn INTEGRITYnn We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
nn COLLABORATIONnn We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
nn EXCELLENCEnn We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
nn It is an expectation that all staff at Covenant Health will comply with and encourage others to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including but not limited to State licensing, HIPAA, DNV and the standards of conduct that are part of our corporate Organizational Integrity program.
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