What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at beloithealthsystem?
Beloit Health System is looking to add a Respiratory Therapist to our Team!
- Sign-On Bonus: Yes
- Shift: 1st
- Schedule: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Hours per week: 24 - 36
- Benefits Status: Eligible
- Department: Respiratory
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for supporting and managing patients requiring respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include: assessing, planning, evaluating, educating, and delivering quality respiratory therapy in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Manages patients on life support equipment. Initiates, modifies, and adjusts mechanical respirators to meet patient needs.
- Functions as a member of the Medical Emergency Alert, Rapid Response Teams, Stroke Alerts, Red C-Sections, and Trauma Alerts.
- Performs collection and analysis of arterial blood gas collections.
- Maintains and troubleshoots all clinical equipment. Performs routine instrument checks, quality controls, and other preventative maintenance procedures as required.
- Thoroughly and appropriately documents patient therapy, testing, and charges in the EMR.
- Maintains cleanliness of the department and organizes and stocks supplies as needed.
- Strictly adheres to infection control policies.
- Maintains patient assessment skills.
- Actively participates in patient care decisions with the physician.
- Acts as a resource for physician and nursing staff.
- Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to the position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapists. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT credentials).
- RRT credentials obtained within 12 months of hire.
- Licensed by the State of Wisconsin to practice Respiratory Therapy.
- CPR certification
- NRP Certified, New hires must obtain NRP certification within 1 year (12 months) of hire date
- Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate therapy recommendations.
- Must be able to establish priorities and respond in emergency situations.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Must adhere to established hospital and Pulmonary Care department policies, rules, and regulations
- Maturity and ethics consistent with the practice of respiratory therapy
- Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding personal and medical information on patients.Reporting Relationship: Director of Pulmonary Care Services, Manager of Lab Lead Therapist. Patient care - Medical Director of Pulmonary Care.
Apply to join our team today!