Respiratory Therapist - PRN

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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed: MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. ACLS PALS NRP

STABLE

Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

Registered Respiratory Therapist Experience Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care. Skills And Abilities Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians. Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities. Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift United States of America (Non-Exempt) Compensation Range $28.26 - $28.26 Position is eligible for overtime for hours over 40 hours per week Company GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center Cost Center 130 GRMC HVI EKG and Cardiac Rehab Address 251 N 4th Street Oakland Maryland Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Garrett Regional Medical Center