What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN Nights position at Landmark Hospital of Joplin LLC?
Landmark Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our dedicated and professional team. Landmark Hospitals are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and quality of care to those we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling and shift incentives.
Summary: Must possess the knowledge and skill to administer all forms of respiratory assistance and treatment responsibilities assigned to the department of Respiratory Therapy.
Responsibilities:
- Function as a resource in all patient care areas and have frequent contact with patients, often critical in nature
- Participate Code Blue teams, rapid response teams, formulate patient care plans, and perform various invasive procedures
- Manage and administer respiratory medications and therapeutic medical gases
- Recognize interrelationships between vital signs, physiological activity, and pathological changes, analyzing and taking appropriate action
- Observing patient monitoring equipment as it relates to patient pathopsychological activity and responding appropriately
- Utilize independent judgment and actions in many tasks
Requirements:
- Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) License MO
- Minimum 1 year hospital experience, critical care preferred
- BLS and ACLS certification
About the Company:
Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We perform pre-employment background verification checks.
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