Respiratory Therapist (Hiring Immediately)

Job Summary
Performs respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities.
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
* Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients.
* Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide respiratory care to the adult/geriatric population.
* Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to neo-natal/pediatric patients.
* Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation, and patient review. Review's patient's medical record, history, blood gas values, and other laboratory data.
* Reviews x-ray and radiology reports.
* Discusses patient care with physicians and makes recommendations as indicated.
* Explains and monitors patients response to therapy.
* Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate to patient's condition in a timely manner and in accordance with conventional practices and procedures.
* Completes documentation for respiratory procedures.
* Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the health care team.
* Checks and inspects equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Troubleshoots blood gas instrumentation and runs quality control as indicated. Adjusts equipment as necessary or reports malfunctioning equipment as appropriate.
* Participates in the clinical instruction of allied health students.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
* Required
* Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program
* Preferred