Graduate Respiratory Therapist

A Brief Overview The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed under supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, performs routine respiratory care procedures including, but not limited to: aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, oxygen and specialty gas administration, cardio‑pulmonary monitoring devices, etc. as assigned. Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed. Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments. Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities. Education / Formal Training Requirements Required – Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Work Experience Requirements Required – No prior work experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Preferred – Temporary Registered Therapist‑Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care Preferred – Temporary Certified Therapist – Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care Preferred – Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner‑Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records. Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow. Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr