What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem position at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic?
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Unit: Respiratory Services
Employment Type: Per Diem
Shift: Rotating 12hr shifts
Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Position Purpose
Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness. Also delivery of medications needed to assist in control of Respiratory ailments.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will:
Demonstrates competence in providing Oxygen Therapy
Demonstrates competence in Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately (notifies nurse/physician, initiates CPR)
Sets up and maintains ventilator functions
Demonstrates appropriate use of pulse oximetry device
Participates in the education process of patients and families
Minimum Qualifications:
Current PA License in Respiratory Therapy
Must be registered by the NBRC
AHA BLS
HS graduate or equivalent, graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program
Position Highlights:
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
Free onsite parking.
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