What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time Nights, 6:30P-6:30A) position at WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Respiratory Therapist reports to the Respiratory Care Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory therapy goals as determined by patients care plan.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care
- Ensure timely completion of required documentation
- Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan
- Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care
Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Respiratory Therapy license and CPR, required.
- Experience: Previous experience as a respiratory therapist, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel is required.