What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT - PRN position at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Inc?
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
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