Respiratory Therapist - Rrt - Prn

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions for respiratory conditions
• Evaluate and assess patients' respiratory needs to develop an appropriate care plan in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
• Evaluate and assess patients' ventilator needs, utilizing appropriate modes, ventilators, and technology, both invasive and non-invasive, in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
• Accurate documentation of therapy and medications administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions, and physician communications
• Assure accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation
• Assist with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly, and functional checks
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common, specific, and technical journals
• Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding the patient's medical condition
• Computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
• Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds constantly

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required
• Active or pursuing registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care, required
• Current licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP, required
• Critical care experience in hospital setting, preferred