Description

Our client hospital,Hamilton County Hospital, is passionate about our function of serving the vital need for not just healthcare, butqualityhealthcare for our community members in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist for our critical access hospital.

Responsibilities for Respiratory Therapist

• Perform assessments and diagnostic procedures to determine patient treatment needs
• Make recommendations for respiratory care and treatment
• Perform treatment procedures according to patient needs
• Modify care plan based on patient progress and treatment effectiveness
• Operate, maintain, and repair respiratory equipment to ensure proper functioning, cleanliness, and operation
• Comply with all outlined safety and health standards
• Document patient's respiratory care
• Educate the patient, family, and team on respiratory problems and treatment

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Kansas
• 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy
• Working knowledge of respiratory equipment and medical supplies
• Strong leadership skills and a professional attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills and bedside manner
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients/families
• Familiar with safety and confidentiality standards
• Comfortable working independently