What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Night Shift position at DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Job Posting
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Night Shift HOURS: Full-time, Nights, 7pm-7am
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in the delivery of respiratory care and services. Provides age appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, as well as cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Utilizes the Respiratory Therapy Protocols in the prevention of and intervention in life-threatening situations. Provides professional quality care that maximizes the patient's respiratory function and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Essential Responsibilities
Plans, implements, and evaluates the patient's respiratory care.
Documents in the medical record the patients respiratory care intervention and the patient response. Educates the patient of the respiratory care plans and issues.
Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
Sets and prioritizes appropriate respiratory care and support required for the patient.
Operates, maintains, and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used in treating patients.
Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
Organizes work and assigns prioritizes in testing and treating patients.
Collects, reviews, and analyzes treatment data to ensure ongoing quality in treating patients.
Complies with department safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives and sterile procedures, ensuring the safe delivery of products and services.
Presents a professional image to nursing and medical staff members.
Educational/Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirements
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required.
Requires and maintains a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration.
Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS), ACLS, and PALS preferred.
1 Year Of Respiratory Therapy Experience Preferred
Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Night
Contact Information
Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
Email: pennybrown@dodgecountyhospital.com
Phone: 478-448-4105
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Night Shift HOURS: Full-time, Nights, 7pm-7am
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in the delivery of respiratory care and services. Provides age appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, as well as cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Utilizes the Respiratory Therapy Protocols in the prevention of and intervention in life-threatening situations. Provides professional quality care that maximizes the patient's respiratory function and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Essential Responsibilities
Plans, implements, and evaluates the patient's respiratory care.
Documents in the medical record the patients respiratory care intervention and the patient response. Educates the patient of the respiratory care plans and issues.
Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
Sets and prioritizes appropriate respiratory care and support required for the patient.
Operates, maintains, and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used in treating patients.
Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
Organizes work and assigns prioritizes in testing and treating patients.
Collects, reviews, and analyzes treatment data to ensure ongoing quality in treating patients.
Complies with department safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives and sterile procedures, ensuring the safe delivery of products and services.
Presents a professional image to nursing and medical staff members.
Educational/Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirements
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required.
Requires and maintains a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration.
Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS), ACLS, and PALS preferred.
1 Year Of Respiratory Therapy Experience Preferred
Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Night
Contact Information
Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
Email: pennybrown@dodgecountyhospital.com
Phone: 478-448-4105