2 Respiratory Therapist, Full Time Jobs in Hiawatha, KS
Amberwell Health is Hiring a Respiratory Therapist, Full Time Near Hiawatha, KS
Job Details
Description
Respiratory Therapist
Position Summary
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital.
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Qualifications
Education
- 2 year/Associate Degree
- Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
Experience
- None required
Skills
- Organizational
- Verbal
- Interpersonal
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar/Spelling
- Read/Comprehend written instructions
- Follow verbal instructions
- Computer: General working knowledge and Meditech will have to learn the Holter and PFT systems.
- All Cardio- Pulmonary equipment
Age of Patients Served
- Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year)
- Child/ PED (1-11 years)
- Adolescent (12-17 years)
- Adult (18-64 years)
- Geriatric (65 years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements
- Manage stress appropriately
- Make decisions under pressure
- Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
- Handle multiple priorities
- Work alone
- Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Working Conditions
- Exposure to potential electrical shock
- Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
- Exposure to communicable disease
- Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
- CRT (Computer) monitor
Physical Requirements
- Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
- Stand for 1 hour per day
- Walk for 1-2 hours per day
- Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
- Have good manual dexterity
- Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
- Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)
Personal Protective Equipment
- Gloves
- Gown
- Lead Apron
- Mask
- Goggles/Face Shield
Job Summary
Full Time
$69k-85k (estimate)
05/16/2024
07/31/2024
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